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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Green Beans Almondine

    Published: Oct 24, 2019 · Modified: Jul 30, 2021 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Green Beans Almondine is not only an easy side dish, but it's absolutely delicious! You only need 15 minutes and 5 ingredients.

    The beans are jazzed up with wonderfully fragrant garlic and shallots, and they have texture from crunchy almond flakes. A great vegetable side dish that's perfect all year round, and for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free.

    A cast iron skillet with green beans.
    Green Beans Almondine are a flavor-packed French side dish.

    Side dishes don't have to be complicated to be delicious. This green beans almondine recipe may be quick and easy, with just a few ingredients, but it's still absolutely incredible.

    Lightly cooked French beans (aka string beans or green beans) are sooo tasty.

    But add garlic, shallots and crunchy almonds and you are winning.

    Winning at side dishes anyway! And that's always a good thing.

    This classic French green beans with almonds recipe is so easy and tasty that you'll love it for a midweek meal, roast dinner, Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish.

    It's also perfect for a potluck.

    A vintage metal plate with green beans with almonds.

    Ingredients

    Green beans - aka French beans, haricot vert, fine beans, string beans...

    Butter - use standard butter or dairy-free vegan butter/margarine, it all works!

    Garlic - a bit of garlic adds so much flavor!

    Shallot - I like to use shallots in my Green Beans Almondine, but you can substitute any onion.

    Sliced almonds - I use store-bought sliced almonds. They add a wonderful texture to this side dish.

    Lemon juice - a touch of lemon juice really brightens the finished dish. I use fresh, but bottled works fine, too.

    Overhead shot of a skillet with green beans almondine.

    Tips

    Green Beans with Almonds is such a simple side dish, but here are a few tricks and tips to ensure success!

    Don't over-blanch the beans. You just want them to slightly cook but still be slightly crunchy. They will continue cooking when heated up in the pan.

    Trim the tops and tails of the green beans - they're just a bit nicer to eat that way.

    The ice bath is an important step. It stops the beans from cooking so they don't go soggy. It also keeps them bright green. If you don't have any ice, really cold water works. Put the bowl of water in the freezer or fridge while the beans are boiling.

    This is a vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free side dish.

    Make ahead

    You can totally prep your Green Beans Almondine ahead of time. That makes them a perfect side dish for busy Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

    To make them ahead, simply boil the beans, then plunge them into the ice bath for 10 minutes. Drain and keep in the fridge.

    When ready to serve, cook the butter, garlic, shallots and almonds as in the recipe card below, add the cooked beans and heat. If you really want to get ahead, then cook the butter, garlic and shallots, then let it cool and store in a dish in the fridge. It will harden.

    Then, heat the butter/shallots mixture until it melts, add the almonds and green beans and heat!

    Other great side dish recipes

    Hasselback Potatoes
    Parmentier Potatoes
    Roasted sprouts
    Herb and Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms
    Maple Glazed Carrots with Cayenne
    Vegan Mashed Potatoes
    Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    A cast iron skillet with green bean with almonds.

    Serving Suggestions

    Green Beans Almondine is such a vibrant and tasty vegan side dish. There are loads of recipes that it would be delicious with! Try these:

    Portobello Mushroom Steaks
    Spanish Beans
    Miso Cauliflower Steaks
    Caponata alla Siciliana
    Eggplant Steaks

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    Green Beans Almondine

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    Green Beans Almondine is not only an easy side dish, but it's absolutely delicious! The beans are jazzed up with wonderfully fragrant garlic and shallots, and they have texture from crunchy almond flakes.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, French
    Servings 6
    Calories 82 kcal

    Equipment

    • Pot
    • stove
    • skillet / frying pan

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed
    • 1 tablespoon butter (or vegan margarine)
    • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
    • 1-2 shallots finely chopped
    • 4 tablespoons sliced almonds
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare a large bowl with ice and cold water.
    • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to boil. Add the green beans and cook for 4 minutes. They should be lightly cooked but still some crispiness and ‘squeak’ when you take a bite.
    • Drain the beans and immediately plunge the blanched beans into the bowl of iced water and leave them for a few minutes.
    • Meanwhile, melt the butter (or vegan margarine) in a large frying pan until it foams. Add the garlic, shallots and almonds and cook for 3 minutes or until it all just begins to brown. Drain the green beans and add them to the pan for a few minutes, gently tossing to heat.
    • Add a light squeeze of lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

    Notes

    • Don't over-blanch the beans. You just want them to slightly cook but still be slightly crunchy. They will continue cooking when heated up in the pan.
    • Trim the tops and tails of the green beans - they're just a bit nicer to eat that way.
    • The ice bath is an important step. It stops the beans from cooking so they don't go soggy. It also keeps them bright green. If you don't have any ice, really cold water works. Put the bowl of water in the freezer or fridge while the beans are boiling.
    • This is a vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free side dish.
    Delicious as a Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish or with mushroom steaks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 23mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 581IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    1. Nina

      September 18, 2023 at 10:55 pm

      5 stars
      This is without a doubt the best green bean recipe out there. I don’t even like green beans! We lapped it up. Fresh, crisp and full of flavor!

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    2. Aimee Mars

      October 24, 2019 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at 15 minutes and 5 ingredients! These green beans look absolutely delicious and the perfect side to any main dish.

      Reply
    3. Sara Welch

      October 24, 2019 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      What a great way to enjoy green beans! This will make a great side dish with dinner tonight!

      Reply
    4. Beth

      October 24, 2019 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      I would never of thought to do the ice bath! Thanks for the great tip!

      Reply
    5. Toni

      October 24, 2019 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      such a delish and easy side dish! Love it!

      Reply
    6. SAfira Adam

      October 24, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      This looks and sounds divine. Love the ice bath tip too. Looking forward to trying this over the weekend.

      Reply

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