Easy Green Beans Almondine Recipe

Are you looking for a quick and easy side dish to serve tonight? Try this green beans almondine from Natashas Kitchen on YouTube. This delicious dish a a crowd-pleaser and will surely steal the spotlight. You can make this on both simple dinners or holiday parties with the family. 

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You’ll only need a few ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen. It comes together quickly and easily and you’ll have this on your staples once you try it. Learn how to make it by watching the video below for the step by step instructions.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb green beans (or haricots verts), rinsed and trimmed
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds (or slices almonds)
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, plus 1 tbsp to salt the water
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest, plus more to serve

Directions:

Step 1

To start, trim off the tough ends from your green beans. Next, boil a pot of salted water and add the green beans. Cook for three to seven minutes, depending on the thickness of your beans. Once crisp-tender, drain the beans and rinse them in cold water to stop the cooking process. Then, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and melt 3 tbsp butter. Once melted, add 1/2 cup of slivered almonds and season with 1/4 tsp fine sea salt and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper. Mix constantly for about two to three minutes or until golden and toasted.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and continue to mix for another 30 seconds just until the garlic is fragrant. Turn off the heat and add 1 tbsp butter. Stir together until the butter is melted. After this, add the drained green beans back to the pan and toss until combined and coated. Finally, stir in 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest. Transfer to a serving plate and serve.

Easy Green Beans Almondine Recipe