GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE WITH A LEMON TWIST
Green beans are plentiful here at Pure Grace Farms right now. One of my husband’s favorites, I could fix them every night and he would be thrilled. Tim is the one that usually takes the trip to the garden to pick them. He says he wants to help, but secretly I think it really has to do with the fact that he likes them best straight off the vines. I prefer them lightly blanched so today’s recipe highlights my favorite way to cook green beans. Steamed till crisp tender and lightly buttered with lemon and almonds. Whole food at it’s best! I hope you enjoy them.
- 1 lb tender new green beans, washed with stem ends trimmed
- ⅓ cup raw blanched slivered almonds
- 1 tbsp butter, unsalted
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Place a steamer basket in to a large saucepan and fill with water just below the level of the steam basket.
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add green beans to steam basket, cover and steam green beans for 4 minutes.
- Remove green beans immediately, drain.
- Meanwhile melt butter in large skillet.
- Add almonds and stir continuously until butter and almonds begin to color. Remove from heat.
- Add green beans, sea salt and pepper. Toss well until beans are coated with the butter.
- Return to medium high heat and cook for a minute or two until beans are warmed.
- Sprinkle with lemon zest and serve immediately.
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Looks great!
We love green beans and it seems like an easy enough recipe for me to try (I’m not very good when it comes to cooking…..)
This recipe is as simple as it gets. I have no doubt you could pull it off. Let’s make a little trade. I’ll give you some of my cooking skills and you share your baking prowess. Deal?
What a great way to liven up beans. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
Thank you for the feature. I stopped by and shared and visited some great posts too! Have a great week.
Blessings,
Shari
crisp, tasty and nutty – can’t beat that for a green bean recipe! Green beans almondine is a dish I have eaten out, why didn’t it occur to me to make my own?!? Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks Girls! This is one of my favorites!
I love green beans! I was sad that I didn’t have the space to grow them myself this year, but have indulged in a few bunches from the store. I’m curious to try out this variation! Thank you for sharing with us at the Merry Monday Link Party! Hope to see you again next week.
Thanks Amanda. I enjoy your party and will be sure to stop by.
Green beans are one of my favorite vegetables! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it at A Wholesome Bunch!
Always a pleasure. Thanks for stopping by.
Blessings,
Shari
I pinned this because green beans tend to get old, but these sound so yummy!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
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Thanks friend. Have a wonderful week.
Blessings,
Shari
Oh my! I love green beans with almonds, and adding lemon zest must make this pop. Thanks for stopping by Let’s Get Real this week. Be sure to come next week!!
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Thanks Elizabeth. I will be sure to stop by again next week.
Blessings,
Shari
We do love our green beans, the addition of lemon zest and almonds sounds great. Sometimes we just eat a whole plateful for a meal. Thanks for sharing this weekend and the mention too.
Are the colors of leaves changing in Idaho yet?
Enjoy your weekend, Happy Fall!!
Karren
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The weather is turning and the leaves are following suit. I love looking out the window at the beautiful maples. Fall is lovely. Thanks for stopping by and sharing. It is always a special treat when you do.
Blessings,
Shari
Love fresh green beans and these look extra tasty with the almonds. thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned.
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Thanks Marla. I have a ton of them this year. So many great ways to eat them!
These look delicious. My garden didn’t do well on green beans this year so I will have to try this with frozen. Thanks for the recipe!
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Frozen will work beautifully too. Thanks for stopping by.
Blessings,
Shari
We love dressing up our veggies. This looks great! I’m excited about round 2 of green beans…we’re in between plantings at the farm!
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I staggered my crops so while one of my green been plantings is slowing down, the other area is picking up steam. I will have beans until the frost sets in. Yum. Thanks Michelle for stopping by. Always a pleasure.
Hands down my favorite dish of all time!!!
I LOVE haricot verts almondine!
Thanks so much for sharing :0)
Have a great week(end),
Suzanne
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Don’t you love how those words haricot verts almondine just flow of the tongue. 🙂 Thanks Suzanne and I hope you have a lovely weekend as well.
Blessings,
Shari
Shari,
I agree with Sinea. These green beans are perfect for a low carb diet. I could eat them one by one like a piece of candy. LOVE IT!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
I made extra so when I feel like snacking I can pull out the green beans. Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to comment. It is always appreciated.
Blessings,
Shari
Sounds delicious Shari! I love lemon pretty much added to anything. Love the way it creates such a bright fresh flavor.
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Thanks Nicole. Lemon is a great addition to so many dishes. I appreciate you stopping by.
Blessings,
Shari
Perfect for my low-carb diet! (10 pounds off — 7 more to leave forever ) Thanks Shari!
You are welcome. Congrats on your progress!
Your beans look so good, Shari, and leave me craving some fresh, green food! We didn’t grow any this year, and our farmer’s markets are long gone, but I’m looking some up at the grocery store this weekend so I can make these.
Thanks for sharing your recipe. Sharing on FB & Twitter today, and pinning.
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I am inundated with green beans right now. I can’t complain though, so many great things to make with them. Thank you for sharing, it is always appreciated. Good luck in your search.
Blessings,
Shari
I made these for dinner last night and the were amazing!!! I hope I can find them again soon and make them another time before fall. Thanks for sharing.
I am glad you enjoyed them. 🙂 It makes my day!
I totally make a variation of this for my family and going to try your version now for sure, too, because we also just love green beans!! 🙂
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I would love to see your version Janine. Fresh Green Beans are so delicious.