Green Bean Almondine

The elegant yet simple Green Bean Almondine is a quick and easy popular classic! It features crisp-tender green beans coated in a buttery, garlicky sauce and finished with slivered almonds for a contrasting crunch!

Green bean almondine, also known as “amandine” in French cuisine, transforms humble green beans into a show-stopping side! The secret lies in blanching the beans to retain their emerald hue and crispness, then sautéing them in a fragrant blend of garlic-infused lemon butter. And the fancy name? Courtesy of toasted almonds, lending an irresistible crunch!

• 1 pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
• ½ cup almonds (sliced or slivered)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• zest of 1 lemon
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or more to taste)
• fresh parsley (for garnish)