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Green Beans Amandine

Buttery, nutty green beans amandine, an effortless mealtime side dish that tastes garden fresh any time of year.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen green beans cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Place beans in a large skillet and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 10-15 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the almonds. Stir in lemon juice. Add the green beans back to the skillet and heat through. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust lemon and salt as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 958IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg