Side Dish: United States – Green Bean Almondine

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 7 min

Cook 7 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tbsp (45 g) unsalted butter
1 / 3 cup (30 g) sliced almonds
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the green beans for about 4–5 minutes until tender. Drain and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool, then drain again.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and cook until golden brown. Add the green beans and toss to coat in the almond butter mixture. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then serve immediately.