Best 9 Green Beans With Garlic Butter And Almonds Recipes

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Green beans with garlic butter and almonds is an easy and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This classic dish is made with fresh green beans, succulent garlic, rich butter, and crunchy almonds, creating a tasty and vibrant combination of flavors that complements a variety of main courses. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can create a delightful side dish that will add a touch of elegance to your everyday meals.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC-ALMOND GREEN BEANS



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Garlic-Almond Green Beans is her family's favorite way to eat this popular vegetable, writes Genny Monchamp from Redding, California. "The beans stay so bright and crisp. To speed things up even more, you could use frozen green beans instead of fresh."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh green beans
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Pepper to taste

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 large skillet, cook garlic in oil for 1 minute. Drain beans. Add the beans, almonds and pepper to skillet; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND TOASTED ALMONDS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (2-ounce) package sliced almonds, found on baking aisle
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium pan, toast almonds over medium heat. Remove from pan and add 1/2 inch water. Bring water to a boil, add beans and cover pan. Reduce heat. Cook beans 4 or 5 minutes until just tender yet still green. Drain beans and return pan to stovetop. Melt butter over moderate heat. Add lemon juice to butter (juice lemon half right side up to keep seeds with lemon, rather than in your beans). Add beans to lemon butter and coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer green beans to dinner plates or serving plate and top with almonds.

PARMESAN-GARLIC BUTTER GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS



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Make and share this Parmesan-Garlic Butter Green Beans With Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) package frozen green beans (I use whole green beans)
2 tablespoons butter
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup almonds, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook green beans as directed on package.
  • Drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add garlic; cook 2-3 minutes or until garlic is tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add almonds and cook about 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour garlic butter over cooked green beans; stir to coat.
  • Sprinkle with cheese; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 10.9, Sodium 66.8, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 2.6

GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE



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No matter how much I make, it's never enough and it couldn't be simpler to make. Even those who hate veggies love this green bean almondine!

Provided by judilicious

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh green beans
1 ½ ounces slivered almonds
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place beans into a microwave-safe casserole dish with enough water to cover the bottom. Microwave on high power until almost tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and refresh under cold running water to keep the nice green color.
  • Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until just starting to turn golden, about 5 minutes, watching closely so as to not burn. Take pan off of heat and add butter to melt. Return to heat and add garlic. Mix in green beans, season with salt and pepper, and continue to stir until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 87.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

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 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 :

GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS AND GARLIC RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by darusts

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 lb. haricots verts (thin French green beans) or green beans, trimmed
1 oz. (2 Tbs.) unsalted butter
2 Tbs. pure olive oil
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 tsp. minced or pressed garlic (1 medium clove)
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice (from 1 small lemon)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a 6- to 7-quart pot of water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until bright green and barely crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water until completely cool. Spread the beans on a clean kitchen towel and dry thoroughly. In a 12-inch skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium-low heat until the butter melts and the foam subsides. Add the almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown all over, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the almonds to a plate. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans, increase the heat to medium, and cook, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender and lightly browned in some places, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with the almonds, and serve. Make Ahead Tips The beans can be blanched (boiled until barely crisp-tender) up to 1 day ahead; refrigerate wrapped in paper towels in a plastic bag. nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 120; Fat (g): fat g 10; Fat Calories (kcal): 90; Saturated Fat (g): sat fat g 2.5; Protein (g): protein g 3; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 5; Carbohydrates (g): carbs g 7; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1.5; Sodium (mg): sodium mg 150; Cholesterol (mg): cholesterol mg 10; Fiber (g): fiber g 3;

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS, GARLIC & TOASTED ALMONDS



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Make an effort with your side dishes and you can make the main course simple but still deliver a stunning meal

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Dinner, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

300g green beans
2 tbsp olive oil
2 small shallots , very finely sliced
3 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
squeeze lemon
2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds

Steps:

  • Cook green beans in boiling salted water until tender, then drain and cool under running water. Set aside.
  • Put olive oil, shallots, garlic cloves and some salt in a frying pan, then cook gently for about 8 mins until soft but not brown. Tip in the beans and a grind of pepper, toss well, then warm through. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and toasted flaked almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein

Tips:

  • Choose fresh green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and have no blemishes.
  • Trim the green beans: Remove the ends of the beans before cooking.
  • Blanch the green beans: Blanching the beans will help them retain their color and crispness.
  • Use a large skillet: A large skillet will help to ensure that the beans cook evenly.
  • Cook the beans over medium heat: Cooking the beans over medium heat will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Stir the beans frequently: Stirring the beans frequently will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Add the garlic and almonds: Add the garlic and almonds to the skillet towards the end of the cooking time.
  • Season the beans to taste: Season the beans with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the beans immediately: Green beans are best served immediately after they are cooked.

Conclusion:

Green beans with garlic butter and almonds is a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The beans are blanched to retain their color and crispness, then sautéed in garlic butter and almonds. The result is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion.

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