Chicken Free Lemon Green Beans Almondine
Crisp green beans tossed in nutty browned butter, toasted almonds, and a bright hit of lemon — this is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at any table. The whole thing comes together with fresh, straightforward ingredients, and every single one is completely free of poultry in any form, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Blanching the beans first locks in that vivid green color and tender-crisp bite, while the browned butter adds a rich, almost caramel-like depth that makes the dish taste far more indulgent than it actually is. The sliced almonds get toasted right in that same butter, soaking up all that nuttiness before the garlic goes in and turns everything fragrant and golden. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end cuts through the richness and lifts every other flavor in the pan. It's elegant enough for a dinner party but simple enough for a Tuesday night, and it comes together in one skillet with minimal cleanup.
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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 tender-crisp, about 3–4 minutes. Drain through a colander and immediately rinse under cold running water until cool to the touch, then shake off excess water.
- 2
Melt the butter in a 12-inch 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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