Green Beans Almondine

This green beans almondine recipe is made with fresh green beans, shallots, garlic, and almonds.

An elegant side dish that’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for the holidays!

INGREDIENTS

– green beans – shallot – garlic – butter – almonds – lemon – red crushed pepper – salt and pepper – oil

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Add some oil to a skillet along with the sliced shallots and sliced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until some color develops. 

To the same skillet add the butter and almonds. Let the almonds cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until nice and toasty. Reserve about 2 tbsp of the almonds.

Place the green beans in a serving dish and top it off with the shallot garlic mixture and reserved almonds. Enjoy!

Tips and Recipe Variations

– Include some crispy bacon, pancetta, or parmesan cheese on top for some extra flavor and saltiness.

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