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Green beans almondine

Green Beans Almondine

Of all the green bean recipes I have, green beans almondine has to be one of my favorites. It is light, refreshing and very quick and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds green beans, fresh, French cut (see Tips below)
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • lemon twist, optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine the water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Add the beans and return the water to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until they are almost tender. Drain.
  • Sauté the almonds in the butter at medium heat until golden. Reduce the heat to medium low, stir in the lemon juice and salt. Add the beans and cook for another minute or two, making sure the beans get covered in the buttery sauce.
  • Arrange the beans on a platter and serve garnished with a lemon twist or a few thin slices of lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 792IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
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