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    Fresh & {Quick} Green Beans Almondine

    November 2, 2020 by untoldrecipesbynosheen Leave a Comment

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    Switch it up this year for Thanksgiving and try these delicious Fresh & {Quick} Green Beans Almondine instead of the more traditional casserole! Easy, healthy and delicious, you can't go wrong with this recipe! Add to that the fact that these will look beautiful on your holiday table and you have absolutely every reason to try this recipe!

    fresh & quick green beans almondine

    The History

    According to thespruceeats.com the term almondine refers to an old French cooking technique from the mid nineteenth century. The original culinary term is Amandine and refers to the use of toasted almonds as a finishing touch on food prior to serving it.

    The food, usually white meat, green beans or asparagus is first cooked in browned butter. Next, the food is lightly seasoned with salt, pepper and lemon. Tossed with the toasted nuts as a final garnish, the resulting taste is fresh, lightly sweet and nutty.

    Today this technique is used globally and I like it most with my green beans. With all the other carb loaded sides on my holiday table, I prefer this lighter version of green beans over the traditional, richer casserole.

    The Recipe

    A few basic ingredients is all it takes to put this Fresh & {Quick} Green Beans Almondine recipe together. The two main things to focus on is the quality of the ingredients being used and the cooking technique.

    fresh & quick green beans almondine

    The Green Beans

    If you can get French Beans, otherwise known as Haricots Verts versus regular Green Beans, I would highly recommend it. French beans are sweeter and milder than their counterparts. As such, they complement the buttery, nutty flavors of the other ingredients in this recipe.

    If you can't find the french variety, then just try and pick slightly longer, thinner green beans as these tend to have a crisper texture and sweeter taste.

    Keeping Your Beans Green

    The main thing to remember is not to overcook your beans. Boil in salted water for no more than 5-7 minutes. They should be al dente as they will cook more during the saute stage. It's best to err on the cautious side and let them be under done rather than over done.

    The next step is to put them in an ice bath after parboiling them. This shocks them and stops the cooking process, thus preserving that beautiful green.

    Last of all, don't add the lemon juice till right at the end, just before serving your beans. The acid in the lemon reacts with the chlorophyll in the beans and dulls the vibrant green if added too soon. This is why leftover beans tend to discolor in the fridge.

    toast the almonds

    The Almonds

    The almonds should be well toasted but not burnt. You can usually gauge when they are perfectly roasted by the fragrance and color while toasting them.

    brown the butter

    The Butter

    For the butter in this recipe, I like to use Kerrygold Irish Butter. This has a higher fat content as its made from the milk of grass-fed cows. As such, the taste is little short of amazing! It is more expensive than regular butter, but due to the higher fat content a little goes a long way and the depth of flavor it adds to this recipe is well worth the extra few pennies.

    sautee the beans

    Flavor Add Ins

    Although I like to keep my recipe simple, the addition of the following can add a bit more flavor if desired:

    • Shallots (finely chopped and sauteed)
    • Garlic (minced and sauteed)
    • Bacon/Turkey Bacon (diced and sauteed)
    • Parmesan (shaved and sprinkled on top)
    • Herbs (chopped and sprinkled on top)

    Storing Your Leftovers

    Leftover beans can be stored in either of the following ways:

    • Fridge - 3-5 days
    • Freezer - 3 months

    The beans can be reheated in a microwave or sauteed lightly in a pan with some butter to refresh them. They will however be a little more wilted and not as bright green as they originally were. Especially if lemon was added to them.

    Pairing Options

    Some recipes from the blog that these beans pair well with:

    • slow-cooked-braised-beef-short-ribs
    • grilled-tandoori-lamb-chops
    • steak-in-air-fryer-oven
    • roasted-leg-of-goat-raan
    • easy-no-fuss-thanksgiving-turkey
    • blackened-tilapia

    As you can see, the recipe is fairly simple, but using high quality ingredients can make or break the final dish you present to your company. The difference is in Green Beans that taste sweet, nutty and lemony versus grassy.

    fresh & quick green beans almondine

    Fresh & {Quick} Green Beans Almondine

    Nosheen Babar
    Fresh & {Quick} Green Beans Almondine uses an old French cooking technique to create a delectable Holiday side.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 230 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Pound Green Beans
    • ¼ Cup Sliced Toasted Almonds
    • 1 Lemon
    • ¼ Cup Salted Butter

    Instructions
     

    • Wash the beans and cut the ends of them
    • Boil some water with salt
    • Add the green beans to it and boil for 5-7 minutes
    • Remove from the hot water, strain and place in an ice bath for a few minutes
    • Remove the beans from the ice bath and set aside
    • Dry roast the almonds in a nonstick pan until they are medium brown and then set them aside for use later
    • Melt the butter in your skillet
    • Toss the green beans in the butter and stir fry for 2-3 minutes
    • Season with the salt and pepper as needed
    • Add lemon to the beans after turning off the stove
    • Top with Almonds and stir till well mixed and serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1143IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword easy green beans, french green beans, fresh green beans, thanksgiving green beans
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