Chicken Free Classic Green Beans Almondine
Fresh green beans get the royal treatment here — blanched until vibrantly crisp-tender, then tossed in nutty browned butter with toasted almonds, golden garlic, and a bright hit of lemon juice. The whole dish is built entirely from produce, dairy, and nuts, making it a naturally elegant side that never relies on poultry or poultry-based broths to build its flavor. That browned butter does all the heavy lifting, developing a deep, toasty richness that makes every bean feel indulgent without a single complicated step. Toasting the almonds directly in the skillet means they soak up all that golden butter and turn irresistibly crunchy and fragrant. A final squeeze of lemon and a scatter of zest cut through the richness and keep the whole thing tasting fresh and lively. This is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at the dinner table — simple enough for a weeknight, polished enough to serve to guests.
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4 servings
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tsp salt, plus more for the blanching water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3–4 minutes. Drain through a colander and immediately spread on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to dry.
- 2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until the foam subsides and the butter turns a light golden-brown and smells nutty, about 3–4 minutes.
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