Green Beans with Almonds Recipe

Green Beans with Almonds Recipe Green Beans with Almonds Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

A touch of lemon juice gives a fresh taste to this simple side dish from Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington. "Slivered almonds look so pretty with the French-style green beans, and they add a tasty crunch, too," she notes.

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Green Beans with Almonds Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen French-style green beans
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet over low heat, toast almonds in butter. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and salt. Drain beans. Add almond mixture and toss to coat. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 107 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 134 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Green Beans with Almonds in Quick Cooking September/October 1998, p8

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Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2011 by butterfly3gayle

The lemon juice and almonds give it a fancy taste and feel...my husbands loves beans this way

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2011 by Lindanphx

Excellent! I don't boil veggies anymore however. Steam or micro them instead.

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2009 by aschoepp

I made these beans for a dinner party and got rave reviews....the almonds were so tasty! :)

 
 

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