Ina Garten Green Beans Almondine
Ina Garten Green Beans Almondine is a simple yet elegant side dish made with green beans, garlic, and buttery, toasted almonds. It’s made in one skillet and ready in approximately 20 minutes. A lovely and delectable complement to any dinner, festive or otherwise!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- ½ cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 pound green beans rinsed and trimmed
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh is best
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 3 cloves
Instructions
- In a large skillet or sauce pan with a cover, melt one tablespoon butter over medium heat.
- Toast the sliced almonds, tossing regularly, for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown and aromatic. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.
- Clean the skillet with a paper towel and then pour in one tablespoon of olive oil.
- Toss together the green beans, water, salt, and lemon juice.
- Cook, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes, or until green beans are brilliant green and tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and heat until all of the liquid has evaporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the garlic smells good.
- Stir in the toasted almonds, season to taste, and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you’re wondering if you can use frozen green beans in this recipe, the answer is yes. You may cook them right from the freezer or let them defrost overnight in the refrigerator. If you’re cooking from frozen, add a few minutes to the cooking time. Before proceeding, check the green beans to ensure they are crisp-tender.
- When you pour the roasted almonds back in, consider adding some finely chopped, cooked bacon. They provide a lot of delicious, saltiness to the meal, which complements the fresh flavors of green beans, almonds, and garlic so beautifully.
- Cooking time should be reduced by 1-2 minutes since they will cook faster.
- Before blanching, season the water with salt. This aids in the boiling process as well as seasoning the green beans. I usually use around 1-2 tablespoons of salt.
- Serve right away. Green beans and almondine are best served immediately after they have been removed from the heat.
Recipe Variations
- Bacon: At the end, stir in 1/3 cup cooked, crumbled bacon.
- Mushrooms: Saute sliced mushrooms and shallots together before adding the green beans.
- Parmesan: Just before serving, sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Breadcrumbs: When toasting the almonds, add 1/4 cup Italian or panko-style breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 347mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 958IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
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