Green Bean Almondine

Green Bean Almondine Easy Side Dish Recipe

Another farm fresh favorite of ours in the summer is green bean almondine. Freshy-picked green beans are in abundance everywhere you look, from farmers markets to grocery stores.

Green beans are in season June through September, so that’s a lot of fresh beans to eat! We have many ways to prepare our green beans in the summer, but this green bean almondine is one of our favorites.

The beans are so tasty and zippy that you will find yourself eating them all. If beans are off season then buy frozen beans! Just buy bags of frozen whole green beans.

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Green Bean Almondine

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

 

Delicious Green Beans with Almonds

Course: Dinner Side Dish

Cuisine: American

About: Green Bean Almondine

Servings: 6

Calories: 101 kcal

Author: DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs. fresh green beans cleans and trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves chopped fine
• salt & pepper
• juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup almond slivers

Instructions

1. In a medium skillet, cook garlic for a few minutes in olive oil.
2. Add the green beans to the skillet and saute for about 3-4 minutes, flipping beans with a spatula as they cook. Lightly salt & pepper beans.
3. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon over beans.
4. After 3-4 minutes, push the beans over to side and add the chicken broth and mustard. Stir through the beans.
5. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Uncover and add the butter and almonds.
7. Cook until all liquid is gone and almonds are lightly toasted.

Nutrition Facts

Green Bean Almondine

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 5mg2%

Sodium 100mg4%

Potassium 292mg8%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 842IU17%

Vitamin C 16mg19%

Calcium 58mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

We recommend about 1/2 of a fresh lemon, but add as mush as you like! Lemons are filled with Vitamin C and a great addition to vegetables.

Cooking in chicken broth will gently steam the green beans.  Cover and let cook on low for about 5 minutes. You can take a peak after 4 minutes.

What we Love About this Green Bean Recipe

It’s easy and it’s made with healthy fresh green beans and lots of lemon.

How to Store Leftovers

Leftover green beans can be stored in airtight container and kept in your refrigerator for up to 3 -4 days.  Just reheat in your microwave.

Can I use Frozen Green Beans instead of Fresh?

Yes, you can definitely use frozen green beans just purchase whole green beans and cook them gently in the microwave to thaw before cooking.