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Classic Green Beans Almondine Recipe for the Best Holiday Side

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A simple yet elegant side dish featuring crisp-tender green beans, buttery toasted almonds, and a hint of lemon. Perfect for holidays or weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash and trim the ends of your green beans. Optionally, cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain immediately and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low, add butter and olive oil, and let the butter melt. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Drain the ice water and pat the green beans dry with a clean towel. Increase the skillet heat to medium-high, add the green beans to the garlic butter mixture, and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the green beans and gently toss everything together. Cook for another minute to combine the flavors.
  7. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the dish and give it a final toss. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

[‘Blanching the green beans ensures they stay crisp-tender and retain their vibrant green color.’, ‘Toast almonds carefully to avoid burning; stir frequently and watch closely.’, ‘For a tangier dish, add more lemon juice. For a richer flavor, increase the butter slightly.’, ‘Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.’]

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Keywords: Green Beans Almondine, Holiday Side Dish, Thanksgiving Recipe, Easy Side Dish, Nutty Green Beans, Lemon Butter Green Beans

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