Green beans almondine
Crisp-tender green beans tossed in nutty browned butter with toasted sliced almonds, shallot and a squeeze of lemon. A classic holiday side in 15 minutes.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Serves
- 4
- Per serve
- 150 kcal
Ingredients
Method
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil (start it in an electric kettle to save time). Trim the beans and chop the shallot while it heats.
Add the beans and boil until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain and rinse briefly under cold water to stop the cooking.
While the beans cook, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring, until the almonds are golden and the butter smells nutty.
Add the shallot and cook for 1 minute until softened.
Add the drained beans and toss for 2 minutes until hot and coated. Stir in the lemon zest and juice, season with salt and pepper and serve.
Tips
- Watch the almonds closely; they go from golden to burnt in seconds once the butter browns.
- Frozen whole green beans work in a pinch: skip the boiling and cook them straight in the skillet with a splash of water until hot, then add the almonds and browned butter.
