Green beans with lemon and almonds is a classic dish that is both flavorful and healthy. The bright acidity of the lemon perfectly complements the tender-crisp green beans, while the crunchy almonds add a satisfying texture. This dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of summer, and it's also a healthy choice for a side dish or light lunch. It's simple to make and can be on the table in just a few minutes, making it a great weeknight meal option.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON-ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH MARCONA ALMONDS
Provided by Molly Stevens
Categories Side Roast Thanksgiving Low Fat Vegetarian Low Cal High Fiber Lemon Almond Green Bean Healthy Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 450°F. Spray 2 large rimmed baking sheets with nonstick spray. Combine green beans, onion wedges, and marjoram in large bowl. Drizzle with oil, then sprinkle with coarse kosher salt and pepper. Toss; divide between prepared sheets.
- Roast vegetables 15 minutes. Reverse sheets. Continue to roast until beans are tender and beginning to brown in spots, about 10 minutes longer.
- Transfer vegetables to bowl. Add lemon juice, grated lemon peel, and half of chopped almonds. Toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.
LEMONY ALMOND-FETA GREEN BEANS
When you find a vegetable recipe that demands second helpings, it's definitely worth sharing. I made these green beans for a dinner party, and that's exactly what happened! I like to use haricots verts, the skinny type of green bean. -Samantha Bowman, Houston, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until beans turn bright green. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add green beans and almonds; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS
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
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.
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE AND ALMONDS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- For the vinaigrette, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Whisk until combined. Set aside.
- In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and place the beans in a serving dish. Toss with the vinaigrette and almonds and serve.
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND ALMONDS
This green bean dish is absulutely delicious! Double the recipe to serve more than 6 people, or just double the recipe anyway LOL!. You can steam the beans, cover and chill up to a day in advance. Coarsley chopped pecans or walnuts can be substituted for the sliced almonds if desired.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 16m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the green beans in a pot with salted water until JUST tender (about 5 minutes, you can steam the also) drain and transfer to a large bowl of ice water to cool; drain and pat dry with a paper towel (this can be done a day ahead).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add in chopped almonds, and toss with butter; saute the nuts until they are lightly browned and crisp (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add in beans, and toss to combine with the nuts until heated through (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in the lemon peel; cook 1 minute.
- Mix in the chopped parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a bowl.
- Delicious!
GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS
Make and share this Green Beans With Almonds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sageca
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Clean and trim green beans.
- Simmer in lightly salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes.
- Drain and rinse in cold water to keep the color bright; set aside.
- Put remaining ingredients (except almonds) in a saucepan over medium heat and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add green beans and almonds and stir briefly to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.6, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 11.8, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3.6
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans. Look for beans that are bright green and snap when you break them. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the beans before cooking. Cut off the ends of the beans and remove any strings. You can also cut the beans into smaller pieces, if desired.
- Cook the beans until they are tender-crisp. Green beans should be cooked until they are bright green and tender, but still have a slight crunch to them. Overcooked beans will be mushy.
- Add the lemon and almonds at the end of cooking. This will help to preserve the bright flavor of the lemon and the crunch of the almonds.
- Season the beans to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
Green beans with lemon and almonds is a simple but flavorful side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
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