A simple and elegant side dish with crisp-tender green beans, toasted almonds, and a bright lemon finish. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Active Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ina Garten Green Beans Almondine, Ina Garten Green Beans Almondine Recipe
Yield: 2
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Carolina Gomez
Equipment
Large pot for blanching green beans
Skillet for toasting almonds and sautéing garlic
Bowl for ice water
Materials
lbgreen beans
2tbspunsalted butter
¼cupsliced almonds
1clovegarlicminced
1tbspfresh lemon juice
Saltto taste
1shallotfinely chopped
Freshly ground black pepperto taste
Instructions
Blanch the green beans in a pot of boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced almonds and cook, stirring, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter. Stir in the toasted almonds and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.