Best 10 Buttery Almond Green Beans Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, "buttery almond green beans" stand out as a classic dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This delectable side dish combines the vibrant crunchiness of fresh green beans with the rich, nutty essence of butter and almonds, creating a symphony of flavors that will elevate any meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the culinary journey of crafting the perfect "buttery almond green beans," ensuring a dish that will leave your dinner guests craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS AND BUTTER



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Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lbs raw green beans (fresh or frozen)
1 1/2 sticks salted butter
or use unsalted butter and add 3/4 tsp salt when you begin to melt the butter in the skillet
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
Grated Parmesan to taste - optional

Steps:

  • Rinse green beans. Snip the bases off on all the green beans.
  • Fill a large soup pot 2/3 with water and bring to a rapid boil. Add 2 Tbsp salt. Add beans and boil 6 to 7 minutes, until crisp-tender.
  • Drain beans immediately and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process, then place them in your serving dish.
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 1 stick of butter. Add shaved almonds to the skillet and stir them until they are golden. Watch them closely once they start to golden because they can burn quickly beyond this point.
  • Melt in the rest of the butter (1/2 stick), stir and pour the buttery almonds evenly over the green beans.
  • Use tongs to lightly toss the beans with the buttery almonds, but not too much because the almonds tend to escape to the bottom of the dish.

GREEN BEANS WITH ALMOND BUTTER



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Many beans are grown here in Georgia, so we find lots of ways to serve them. This is one of my favorite side dishes for holiday meals. To make it even more special, substitute hazelnuts for the almonds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice and zest, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Stir in the almonds. Drain the beans and return to the pan. Add almond butter and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

BUTTERY ALMOND GREEN BEANS



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Toasted almonds add crunch to this no-fuss treatment for fresh beans. They get extra flavor from convenient onion soup mix and Parmesan cheese. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 cups water
1 envelope onion soup mix
2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the beans, water and soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the almonds, cheese and paprika. Drain beans; drizzle with butter and sprinkle with almond mixture. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Salt
Toasted slivered or sliced almonds, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook green beans 5 minutes in 1-inch boiling water, covered. Drain beans and return pan to heat.
  • Add oil and butter pat to the pan. Toss beans in oil and melted butter. Season beans with a little salt and transfer to a serving plate.
  • Garnish green beans with toasted slivered or sliced almonds.

HONEY-ALMOND GREEN BEANS



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A touch of sweetness is all it takes to make these green beans a little less ordinary.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon honey
2 pounds green beans
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix butter and honey; set aside.
  • Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. Add green beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil 5 to 10 minutes longer or until crisp-tender; drain.
  • Toss beans and honey mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg

BUTTERY GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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Only fresh green beans and garlic will do for this easy, healthy, and flavorful side dish.

Provided by LookWhatsCooking

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pinches lemon pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 222.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

GREEN BEANS WITH BROWNED BUTTER AND ALMONDS



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Lemon zest, shallots, and red pepper flakes-as well as fragrant toasted almonds-give classic green beans amandine a bold update with plenty of texture. The browned butter amplifies the nuttiness of the almonds, adds a touch of richness, and ties everything together.

Provided by Christopher Kimball

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup (3 oz) slivered almonds (or substitute chopped walnuts or chopped hazelnuts)
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz) salted butter
3 medium (3 oz) shallots (peeled and sliced into thin rings)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup water
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds green beans (trimmed)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon), preferably organic)
Chopped fresh chives (for garnish (optional))
Toasted walnut oil (for serving (optional))

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven over medium, toast the almonds, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes. Dump about half of the almonds into a small bowl and reserve for garnish.
  • Add the butter to the remaining almonds in the Dutch oven. When melted, add the shallots and pepper flakes, then increase to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then bring to a boil. Stir in the beans, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the moisture evaporates and the beans begin to sizzle, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon zest and juice, then taste and season with salt and pepper. Move to a serving dish and sprinkle with the reserved almonds. Garnish with chopped fresh chives and/or a drizzle of toasted walnut oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 288 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

BUTTERY BEANS WITH ALMONDS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound halved wax beans
1 pound halved green beans
salt water
1/4 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped chives
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil 1 pound each halved wax beans and green beans in salted water until crisp-tender, 8 minutes; drain. Cook 1/4 cup sliced almonds in 3 tablespoons melted butter until golden, 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Toss with the beans and 2 tablespoons chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS WITH ALMOND BUTTER



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Found this recipe while searching for Thanksgiving side dishes. There is no "almond butter" in this recipe; however, it uses honey, almonds, and whole grain mustard as a dressing.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs green beans, fresh & trimmed
1/3 cup butter
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch the green beans in lightly salted boiling water just until tender and bright green, 3-4 minutes. Plunge them into cold water, drain when cool, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the balance of the ingredients and saute gently for 2-3 minutes. Add salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.1, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 128.3, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 8.6, Protein 7

GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC BUTTER AND ALMONDS



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Steamed broccoli or cauliflower may be used in place of the green beans, the chili flakes may be omitted if desired I like to add them in or you may adjust to heat level. --- this is very good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -1 1/2 lb fresh green beans
1/3 cup butter
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4-1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Steam or boil the green beans until tender but still crisp; plunge into ice water or very cold water then drain well.
  • Place the beans onto a clean tea towel then pat dry using paper towels.
  • Place the beans into a heat proof bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add in fresh garlic and chili flakes and stir 2 minutes (do not allow the butter to brown).
  • Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce and white vinegar; bring to a boil mixing constantly.
  • Remove from heat then pour over the beans toss to coat.
  • Mix in the almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 871.7, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.6, Protein 5.7

Tips:

  • Prep your green beans: Trim the ends of the green beans and wash them thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use fresh, crisp green beans: This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your dish.
  • Don't overcook the green beans: Cook them just until they are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Overcooked green beans will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use a high-quality butter: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Look for a butter that is made from fresh cream and has a rich, creamy flavor.
  • Toast the almonds: Toasting the almonds will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Season to taste: Add salt and pepper to taste, and you can also add other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper.

Conclusion:

This easy and delicious recipe for Buttery Almond Green Beans is a great way to enjoy fresh green beans. The combination of buttery almonds, crispy green beans, and flavorful seasonings creates a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it as a side dish with your favorite main course, or enjoy it as a light and healthy snack.

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