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Haricots Verts Amandine served with meatloaf on a plate.

French Green Beans with Almonds

Carne Diem Culinary
Elevate your side dish game with this classic Haricots Verts Amandine recipe! Crisp-tender French green beans are tossed in a rich, buttery sauce infused with the nutty crunch of toasted slivered almonds. This elegant and flavorful accompaniment is surprisingly simple to make and perfect for adding a touch of French sophistication to any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 6
Calories 139 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Haricots Verts thin green beans, trimmed
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • ½ Cup Almond slices
  • 1 Shallot Finley chopped
  • 1 Garlic Clove Minced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice or a squeeze of lemon
  • Black Pepper To taste
  • Salt To taste

Instructions
 

  • Trim the ends from the haricot verts. Mince the garlic and finely chop the shallot.
  • Bring a pot of well salted water to a rolling boil. Boil the beans for about 3 minutes. Drain the beans and place in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
  • Heat your skillet or Blackstone over medium heat. Melt the butter. When the butter is melted and frothy add the sliced almonds and brown for 1-2 minutes taking care not to burn them.
  • Add the blanched beans and the shallot and sauté for about 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
  • Remove from the heat and to a serving dish. Season with the fresh lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 453mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 755IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
Keyword almond, garlic, Green Beans, shallot
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