Description
A delightful side dish featuring tender French green beans tossed with toasted almonds and butter, evoking cherished family memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Fresh French Green Beans
- 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds
- 2 tablespoons Butter (or olive oil)
- 2 cloves Garlic (optional, minced)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Beans: Trim the ends of the French Green Beans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the beans. Blanch them for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender yet crisp. Transfer them to an ice bath.
- Toast the Almonds: In a skillet over medium heat, add the slivered almonds. Stir continuously for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: In the same skillet, add butter (or olive oil) and minced garlic. Once melted, add the blanched green beans and toss gently.
- Finish with Flavor: Stir in the toasted almonds and lemon zest, if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil. Experiment with adding garlic or lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching and Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: green beans, almonds, side dish, vegetarian recipe, family recipe