Eggless Classic Green Beans Almondine

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.5

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Green beans almondine is one of those side dishes that looks like it came from a fancy bistro but comes together in a single skillet with barely any effort. The magic here is in the browned butter — cooked low and slow until it turns golden and nutty, it becomes the backbone of the whole dish. Sliced almonds get toasted right in that butter, soaking up all that richness before the garlic goes in and softens into something sweet and fragrant. A quick blanch keeps the beans bright green and perfectly crisp-tender, so every bite has that satisfying snap. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end cuts through the richness and ties everything together beautifully. Since the recipe relies entirely on fresh produce, nuts, butter, and a few pantry staples, there's nothing hidden to worry about — it's naturally free of eggs without any swaps or substitutions required. This one is elegant enough for a holiday table but easy enough to pull off on a Tuesday night.

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Ingredients

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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