Green Beans Almondine
Simple and healthy, Green Beans Almondine is a delicious veggie side dish that features gorgeous green beans and crunchy almonds. This French recipe is the perfect companion to a holiday meal, but it's easy enough to serve on busy weeknights!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 1 lb green beans, fine and trimmed
- 1/2 tsp flaky salt
- 1/3 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zest
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small skillet over low to medium heat, toast the almonds, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Set the toasted almonds aside to cool.
- Heat the oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and sauté for 3 minutes or until softened. Then add the garlic and continue cooking for about 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the green beans, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until al-dente. Mix in the lemon juice and top with toasted almonds, lemon zest,and red pepper or chili flakes. Transfer the green beans to a serving bowl and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg