Best 10 Green Beans With Honey And Almonds Recipes

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Green beans with honey and almonds is a classic combination that offers a delectable blend of flavors and textures. The sweet honey glaze pairs perfectly with the crisp-tender green beans, while the almonds add a crunchy contrast and nutty flavor. This dish is a perfect side dish for grilled meats or fish, or it can be served as a light and healthy main course. With just a few simple ingredients and a short amount of time, you can create a dish that will impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

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

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

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.

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.

GREEN BEANS WITH HONEY AND ALMONDS



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I got this recipe from a magazine, and use it all the time. It's so quick, easy, and flavorful. Even my kids eat fresh green beans when I cook them like this.

Provided by Susan K

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb fresh green beans
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Clean green beans and remove ends.
  • Steam until crispy-tender--about 8-10 minutes.
  • Mix together vegetable oil and honey.
  • Toss green beans until coated with honey mixture and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 7, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 4.5

HONEY ALMOND GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Honey Almond Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 tablespoon honey
2 lbs green beans, fresh, ends trimmed off
2 tablespoons almonds, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix butter and honey. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 inch wter to boiling ina 4 quart pan. 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.

HONEY GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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Green beans are a reliable standby, but they can seem ordinary on their own. Just a couple of extra ingredients give them a sweet and salty attitude. This is definitely my family's favorite way to enjoy them. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 5 ingredients; set aside. In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 10 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. , Coat stockpot with cooking spray. Add beans; cook, stirring constantly, over high heat until slightly blistered, 2-3 minutes. Add sauce; continue stirring until beans are coated and sauce starts to evaporate slightly, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE AND TOASTED ALMONDS



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Green Beans With Mustard Cream Sauce and Toasted Almonds is my answer to classic green bean casserole. The vegetables and sauce can be made in the morning. Before serving, heat them together and sprinkle with almonds.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons butter
1 (16 ounce) package frozen pearl onions or small whole white onions
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and snapped into 2-inch pieces
Salt
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons flour
Freshly ground black pepper
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted until fragrant in a 325-degree oven (10 minutes or less)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 Tbs. of butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute, shaking pan occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Dump onions onto a large cookie sheet. Add green beans, 3/4 cup water and a scant teaspoon salt to the unwashed skillet. Turn heat to high; cover and cook until wisps of steam escape around the lid. Set timer for 5 minutes; cook until bright green but tender.
  • Drain beans; transfer to cookie sheet with onions and spread out to cool. (Cooled vegetables can be covered loosely with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature up to 4 hours ahead.)
  • Microwave milk, chicken broth and mustard in a 1-quart Pyrex-type measuring cup until steamy. Heat remaining 2 Tbs. of butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture, until smooth and simmering. (Sauce can be made up to 4 hours ahead: Cover surface directly with plastic wrap, to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate; return to a simmer before proceeding.)
  • Add beans and onions; simmer until sauce is thick enough to cling, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 209.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND SOY-GLAZED ALMONDS



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Categories     Salad     Ginger     Herb     Nut     Picnic     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Almond     Green Bean     Summer     Chill     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup whole almonds (about 1-1/2ounces)
4 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 pound green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Place almonds in small nonstick skillet. Stir over medium heat until almonds are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Increase heat medium-high. Add 3 teaspoons soy sauce and stir until soy sauce evaporates and coats almonds, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate and cool. Chop almonds. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse beans under cold water. Drain well. (Almonds and beans can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover almonds and store at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate beans; bring to room temperature before continuing.)
  • Whisk vinegar, oil, garlic, ginger and remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce in large bowl to blend. Add beans and toss to coat. Sprinkle green onions, cilantro and almonds over salad and serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND ALMONDS



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Sauteed green beans with bacon and slivered almonds. I made this as a side for Easter dinner this year and everyone raved!

Provided by Lizzie Qualls McCrory

Categories     Green Bean Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 slices bacon
½ cup slivered almonds
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned on one side, then turn over to cook on the other side. Add the almonds to the skillet at this time, and cook, stirring until light golden brown.
  • Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the bacon drippings. Crumble or chop bacon, and return to the skillet. Melt the butter in with the drippings. Add the green beans; cook and stir until tender, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 231.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use frozen green beans. Just thaw them before cooking.
  • If you don't have honey, you can substitute maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • For a more flavorful dish, use roasted almonds instead of raw almonds.
  • To make the dish more crispy, cook the green beans over high heat.
  • If you want a sweeter dish, add more honey or maple syrup.
  • To make the dish more savory, add some garlic or onion powder.
  • Serve the green beans immediately after cooking, while they're still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Green beans with honey and almonds is a quick and easy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give green beans with honey and almonds a try. You won't be disappointed!

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