Green Beans Almondine Recipe
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This classic green beans almondine recipe gives me perfectly al dente haricot verts with toasted sliced almonds and a splash of lemon juice for the ultimate vegetable side dish. I love that I can have this ready on the table for my guests in only 15 minutes. It does not get easier than this!
What is not to love about green beans. I like to include them on my holiday table every year, and honestly I make them all year round since they are so easy to find at the store. They make simple dishes like a roasted green beans or a super easy sauteed green beans that I make quite often, and now this classic green beans almondine recipe is joining the team.
Green Beans Almondine
Green beans almondine is a simple dish consisting of cooked green beans that are served with toasted almonds. The often misspelled word almondine comes from the correct French word amandine, which translates to garnished with almonds.
As in amandine, any dish finished with almonds is often paired with butter and simple seasonings. For my recipe, I enhance the flavor of the beans with garlic, shallots, and lemon juice to brighten this classic side dish that is ready in only 15 minutes. The only ingredients you need to keep it close to the traditional version are green beans, butter, and almonds. I hope you give this recipe a try!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Beans – I use haricot verts in my recipe, which are French-style green beans. These tend to be a little longer and thinner. Regular green beans will work in the same way.
- Butter – Always use unsalted butter in cooking and baking so that you control the sodium content and not a butter company.
- Garlic – Some finely minced fresh garlic cloves are the hero for these sauteed green beans.
- Lemon – A little lemon juice will help to brighten up the beans.
- Shallots – I use shallot to help enhance the flavor of the beans. You can substitute with red, white, yellow, or sweet onions.
- Almonds – You can use sliced or slivered almonds for this green bean almondine.
How to Make Green Beans Almondine
Cook the green beans: I add the green beans to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook them for 3 minutes.
Cool: I remove the beans and shake them in an ice bath for 1 to 2 minutes or until they are cooled.
Drain: I drain the beans and set them aside.
Heat the butter: I add 2 tablespoons of butter to a large 12 inch stainless steel pan over low to medium heat.
Toast the almonds: I pour in the almonds and cook them for 4 to 6 minutes or until they are browned, stirring frequently.
Cook the aromatics: I push the almonds to one side of the pan, and on the other side I add the garlic, shallots, and 1 tablespoon of butter. I cook while stirring frequently for 30 to 45 seconds or until fragrant.
Combine the mixture: I mix the garlic and shallots with the almonds.
Add the seasonings: I add the green beans along with the butter, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Mix to combine: I mix until everything is combined.
Serve the dish: I serve the green beans with the toasted almonds, shallots, and garlic on top.
Chef Tip + Notes
My best advice for this recipe is to pull the green beans from the boiling water the moment they reach a bright green color. That color tells me they are perfectly blanched, which keeps them crisp and helps them hold their texture when I finish them in the pan with the almonds and aromatics.
- Watch the butter: If I notice the butter turning dark while cooking the almonds, I pull the pan off the heat right away to cool it down.
- Al dente texture: These green beans finish al dente with a slight crunch, and I enjoy serving them this way.
- Cook them softer: If I want the beans more tender, I boil them for 5 to 7 minutes instead of 3.
- Season at the end: I add salt and lemon juice at the end so the flavors stay bright.
- Do not overcrowd: I avoid overcrowding the pan because the beans need space to heat properly.
Serving Suggestions
I love serving these green beans almondine with a simple protein, and my Spatchcock turkey is always a favorite when I host a holiday meal. On weeknights, I often pair them with my roasted chicken and a warm bowl of my mashed potatoes to make a complete plate.
When I want a heartier dinner with the fam, I pair these beans with my classic meatloaf since the almonds tastes so good my daughter is obsessed with them. They also go so well with a broiled salmon, which keeps the whole meal light and fresh.
Make-Ahead and Storage
Make-Ahead: These are meant to be eaten as soon as they are done cooking. You can keep them warm in the pan for up to 15 minutes before serving.
How to Store: Green beans almondine will be kept in the refrigerator covered in plastic for up to 3 days. These don’t freeze well after being cooked because they lose a lot of moisture. If you decide to freeze cooked green beans, it’s best to thaw and use them in a soup.
How to Reheat: Add the green beans with a small amount of chicken stock or water and 1 tablespoon of butter to a pan. Cook over medium heat until the green beans are warm.
More Green Bean Recipes
- Sautéed Green Beans
- Pickled Green Beans
- Ham and Green Bean Stew
- Boiled Green Beans
- Green Bean Casserole
Green Beans Almondine (Amandine) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound trimmed haricot verts or fresh green beans
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup shaved almonds
- 2 finely minced garlic cloves
- 1 peeled and small diced shallot
- Juice of ½ lemon, about 1 tablespoon
- Coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the green beans to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove the beans and immediately shock them in an ice bath for 1 to 2 minutes or until cooled.
- Drain the beans and set them aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a large 12” stainless steel pan over low to medium heat.
- Pour in the almonds and cook for 4-6 minutes or until browned while frequently stirring.
- Scoot the almonds to one side of the pan, and on the other side of the pan, add the garlic, shallots, and 1 tablespoon of butter and cook while frequently stirring for 30 to 45 seconds or until fragrant.
- Mix the garlic and shallots with the almonds.
- Add the green beans and butter, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Mix until everything is combined.
- Serve the green beans with the toasted almonds, shallots, and garlic on top.
I love this recipe. Have made it a few times now. I add a dash of horseradish and it takes it to a whole new level. Yum
Awesome!
Delicious
Simple recipe…yet tasty!Loved the texture, too!
This is definitely 💯 fantastic way to eat green beans. For company or every day eating.
Thank you for your tasty recipe also 👏👋😁🤩
ChefBilly thank you for your tasty recipe do so enjoy 😁👋🤩😋
Tasty great side dishes etc created recipes thank you ChefBilly 😁🤩👋
Excellent