Easy Green Beans Almondine
Easy and simple green beans almodine! Buttery green beans with shallots, toasted sliced almonds, and lemon. An elegant side dish for any meal.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup sliced raw almonds
- 1/2 lemon, zest and juice
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 4 minutes until just softened and bright green, drain and rinse in cold water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot and a pinch of salt (about 1/4 teaspoon to start) and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the raw almonds and toast until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the cooked green beans, lemon zest and juice. Cook until warmed through, then taste, seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 786IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg