Haricots Verts Amandine

Name: Haricots Verts Amandine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 lb haricots verts or thin green beans, trimmed; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Tender French green beans blanched until bright and crisp, then tossed in brown butter with toasted slivered almonds and a squeeze of lemon. A classic French side dish that comes together in minutes.

22 minEasyServes 4155 cal/serving

FrenchSideStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb haricots verts or thin green beans, trimmed
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 lb trimmed haricots verts or thin green beans and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and just tender-crisp.
2

Drain and transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter and let it cook, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4

Add 1/4 cup slivered almonds to the brown butter and stir for 1 minute until lightly toasted and golden.
5

Add the blanched haricots verts or thin green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter and almonds. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.
6

Remove from heat. Add 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, and season with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Toss well and transfer to a serving platter.

Questions

Can I make Haricots Verts Amandine dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Haricots Verts Amandine keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Haricots Verts Amandine?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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