Green Beans Almondine (Green Beans with Toasted Almonds)
This super simple green beans almondine has crisp, garlicky green beans and toasted almonds tossed in brown butter lemon juice and comes together in just 10 minutes!
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and cover with with water. Set aside.
Drop the green beans into the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes.
Remove the beans and immediately immerse in the ice bath for about 20 seconds. Drain and pat dry.
Notes: Do NOT leave the beans in the water as they will get soggy. If you’re making this recipe for a holiday meal, you can blanch the beans up to a day in advance!
Green Beans Almondine
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add in 1 tablespoon of butter and almonds and toast for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove the almonds from the pan and set aside.
Add in the remaining butter, sliced shallots and garlic, and red pepper flakes and sauté for 3-5 minutes or until soft and fragrant.
Then add in the blanched green beans and cook for just 2-3 minutes, until warm.
Add in the toasted almonds and fresh thyme, then season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Remove from the heat and serve the green beans almondine immediately.
Notes
Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.