Gluten Free Classic Green Beans Almondine
Green beans almondine is one of those side dishes that looks like it came from a restaurant but comes together in a single skillet with barely any fuss. Fresh green beans get blanched until they're bright and crisp-tender, then tossed in a nutty browned butter with toasted sliced almonds, golden garlic, and a bright hit of lemon juice at the end. Every component here is naturally free of gluten — no swaps, no substitutions, no label-reading required. The real magic is in the browned butter, which develops a rich, almost caramel-like depth that makes the whole dish taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. A finish of lemon zest (if you use it) lifts everything and keeps the flavors clean and vibrant. This is the kind of elegant, fuss-free vegetable dish that converts even the most reluctant green bean skeptics at the table.
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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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