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    Green Beans Almondine (Whole30)

    Published: Jan 16, 2023 •Modified: Jan 16, 2023 by mikecleavenger • This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission • 2 Comments

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    Green bean almondine in a cast iron pan.
    Green Bean Almondine with ingredients.
    Green Bean Almondine on a baking tray.
    Green Beans Almondine in pan.
    Green Bean Almondine in cast iron pan.

    Green Beans Almondine is the perfect side dish for the holiday or any time of year! Enjoy tender green beans cooked in ghee and topped with toasted almonds. Are looking for a way to elevate your green beans? Then this is the recipe for you!

    Overhead photo of Green Beans Almondine. this recipe

    Green beans almondine is a side dish great any time of year. You will never find a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner at my house without this perfect for a crowd side dish!

    Serve green beans alongside my sous vide turkey on Thanksgiving day! Are looking for more menu ideas for Thanksgiving or Christmas? Then check out my Boursin Mashed Potatoes and Turkey Gravy. Finally, serve my quick cranberry sauce for the perfect condiment.

    The best green beans are French Beans (Haricot Verts). Since green beans almondine are French, we want to use a French green bean. French beans are harvested earlier making them short and skinny. I love how they hold their shape, making them the right choice for salad or side dishes.

    Green beans almondine can be made with slivered almonds or sliced almonds. My preference and what we use in this recipe is sliced almonds. They just look more pleasing to the eye.

    To make a healthy green bean almondine, we replace the butter with ghee. By removing the milk solids from the butter, this recipe is now dairy-free.

    Many recipes call for lemon or lemon zest. We chose to leave the lemon out of this recipe to not overpower the green beans. Tender buttery green beans with crunchy almonds are what I want you to experience.

    If you like this recipe, I recommend trying my air fryer sweet potatoes, sweet potato souffle, and oven-roasted Brussels sprouts.

    If you have made this recipe, let me know what you think in the comment section at the bottom of my blog post! This inspires me to keep creating delicious content and recipes for you guys!

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    • Why you'll love these green beans
    • Ingredients
    • How to make green bean almondine
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Make ahead Instructions
    • Chef Tips
    • FAQ
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    • Related Recipes
    • Pairing
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    Why you'll love these green beans

    • Haricot Verts, also known as French Beans, make the best Green Beans Almondine.
    • Blanching the green beans a day in advance makes this the perfect make-ahead side dish.
    • Delicious side dish for the holidays. Tender green beans topped with crunchy sliced almonds.

    Ingredients

    Here is a visual list of ingredients you will need. Jump to the recipe for ingredient quantities.

    Green bean almondine ingredients.
    • Green Beans: You can use any type of green beans for this recipe. Canned green beans, fresh green beans, or French Beans. French beans make the best green beans almondine. They hold their shape and have the best flavor!
    •  Ghee: To make this recipe dairy-free, we swapped out butter for ghee.
    •  Almonds: We find that sliced almonds look and taste the best. If you can't find sliced almonds, slivered almonds will work too.
    •  Shallots: Part of the onion family that has a mild flavor.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to make green bean almondine

    This classic French side dish is so easy to make, let me show you how!

    Cooking green beans in a large pot.

    Step 1: Blanch green beans in boiling water for 4-5 minutes.

    Green beans in a bowl of ice water.

    Step 2: Place green beans in an ice bath until completely chilled.

    Toasting almonds in a pan.

    Step 3: Toast almonds and shallots in ghee until golden brown.

    Green Beans with toasted almonds in a pan.

    Step 4: Add in green beans and cook until they are heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

    Variations

    Green beans almondine are delicious as is, but if you want to enhance the flavor more try these recipe variations.

    • Mushrooms: Saute sliced baby portabella mushrooms with the shallots before adding green beans.
    • Bacon: Crisp up chopped bacon with shallots and almonds. The bacon fat will flavor everything. YUM!
    • Parmesan + Breadcrumbs: Finish green beans with toasted breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
    • Lemon Zest: Freshly grated lemon zest will make your green beans pop with flavor.

    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Pan - Has a large surface area to reheat the green beans quickly
    • Large Pasta Pot - You will need a large pot to blanch the green beans
    • Spider - Best kitchen tool to remove green beans from the pot
    Green Bean Almondine on a sheet pan.

    Make ahead Instructions

    Green beans almondine is the perfect holiday side dish to prep ahead of time. Here are the step-by-step instructions.

    1. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    2. Transfer to an ice bath and chill.
    3. Drain green beans in a colander and transfer them to a ziplock bag for 1-2 days.
    4. Add chilled green beans to toasted almonds and heat through.

    Chef Tips

    Green beans almondine only has a few ingredients, here are a few cooking techniques that will make this French side dish amazing!

    • When blanching green beans, heavily salt your water. This step will ensure that your green beans will be nicely seasoned. The water should taste like the ocean.
    •  I like to toast almonds in ghee or butter for golden brown crunchy almonds. Toasting almonds in a dry pan will not turn the almonds golden brown.
    •  Have all of your mise en place ready to go. In other words, have all your ingredients diced, measured, and ready to go. You don't want to burn your almonds while you are chopping shallots.
    •  Use a large pan to reheat green beans. If you crowd a small pan, the green beans will take a long time to heat through.
    •  Don't blanch green beans too long. I find 4-5 minutes is the right amount of time. If you overcook the green beans they will become mushy.
    Green Bean Almondine in a pan.

    FAQ

    Are green beans healthy?

    Yes! Green beans contain vitamin C and beta-carotene. This inexpensive vegetable is a good source of folate and potassium, which helps lower blood pressure.

    How do you prepare fresh green beans?

    Give green beans a good rinse under cold running water, and trim the ends. You can break off the stem end with your fingers or a knife. I like to line up a bundle of green beans and trim off the ends for efficiency.

    Is green bean almondine French?

    Yes! In France, they call this dish Haricot Verts Amandine. Haricot Verts is French for green beans. French beans are harvested earlier in the season with a skinny appearance and tender texture.

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    Green Beans with toasted almonds in a pan.

    Green Beans Almondine

    mikecleavenger
    Green beans almondine are delicious with tender cooked green beans and perfectly toasted almonds. This side dish pairs well with just about any protein, or on any holiday menu.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Side Dish, Vegetable Sides
    Cuisine French
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 112 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Pan
    • Spider
    • Large Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound French green beans haricot verts
    • 2 tablespoons ghee
    • ½ cup raw sliced almonds
    • 2 shallots finely diced
    • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season water generously with salt to help season the green beans.
    • Blanch green beans for 5 minutes. Beans are done when they have a slight bite to them. It's important that the green beans are slightly undercooked since they will be heated through in a large pan.
    • Transfer green beans to an ice bath and cool completely. Drain in a colander and set aside.
    • In a large pan, melt ghee. Toast sliced almonds for 2 minutes over medium-low heat until golden brown. Add in garlic and shallots and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
    • Transfer blanched green beans to the large pan and cook until heated through. Using tongs, gently turn the green beans over in the pan, trying not to damage the green beans.
    • Season with salt and pepper. Serve right away!

    Notes

    Make ahead Instructions: 
    Green beans almondine is the perfect holiday side dish to prep ahead of time. Here are the step-by-step instructions.
      1. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, string occasionally.
      2. Transfer to an ice bath and chill completely.
      3. Drain green beans in a colander and transfer them to a ziplock bag for 1-2 days.
      4. Add chilled green beans to toasted almonds and heat through.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword almonds, green beans, side dishes, vegetable sides
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    Pairing

    These are my favorite dishes to serve with green bean almondine:

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    Comments

    1. mikecleavenger

      January 20, 2023 at 5:39 am

      5 stars
      Green beans almondine pair well with fish, steak, and chicken. I love serving this recipe for the holiday season.

      Reply
    2. Cinda

      January 22, 2023 at 6:53 am

      5 stars
      Tried these over holidays. Big hit and heathy option!

      Reply

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