Best 11 Tarragon Almond Green Beans Recipes

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Tarragon almond green beans is a delightful side dish that combines the freshness of green beans with the aromatic essence of tarragon and the nutty flavor of almonds. This simple yet flavorful dish can elevate any meal with its vibrant color and enticing aroma. Whether served as a vibrant accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as a standalone vegetarian option, tarragon almond green beans are sure to impress. In this article, we'll guide you through selecting the finest ingredients, preparing the green beans to perfection, and blending them with a delightful tarragon almond sauce. Discover the art of creating this culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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

EASY TARRAGON GREEN BEANS



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These herbed green beans are the perfect complement to grilled salmon or chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound green beans
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon tarragon leaves
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 1 inch simmering water. Add green beans. Cover and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Toss in a bowl with butter, lemon juice, and tarragon leaves. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g

TARRAGON GREEN BEANS



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In this simple Thanksgiving side dish, green beans are sauteed with butter, shallots, and white wine. A finishing touch of aromatic fresh tarragon sets it apart.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh tarragon, plus sprigs for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook, stirring constantly, until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans, and gently toss to coat with shallot mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
  • Add wine. Raise heat to medium-high; cook, stirring often, 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until beans are tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Stir in tarragon, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tarragon sprigs.

TARRAGON-ALMOND GREEN BEANS



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A hint of balsamic vinegar gives a fresh taste to this simple side shared by Glenda Malan. "Sliced almonds dress up green beans tastefully when company's coming," she relates from Lake Forest, California. "I can't think of an entree this dish doesn't complement."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

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 nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until onions are tender. Add the vinegar, sugar, tarragon and salt. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Drain beans; add to onion mixture. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN AND YELLOW BEANS WITH TARRAGON



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Kosher salt
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed
3/4 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add a large pinch of salt along with the beans. Cook until tender but firm, about 5 minutes. Drain. Combine the melted butter and tarragon and pour over the beans, tossing gently to mix. Season with salt and pepper.

STEAM/SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH BUTTER AND TARRAGON



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If you prefer to use dried tarragon, add 1/2 teaspoon at the appropriate point.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound green beans, stemmed
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Bring the water, butter, salt and green beans to a boil in a Dutch oven or large deep skillet. Cover and steam over medium-high heat until the vegetable is brightly colored and just tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and continue to cook until the liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes longer, adding the tarragon at this point. Saute to intensify flavors, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Adjust seasonings, including pepper to taste, and serve.

PRETTY ALMOND GREEN BEANS



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"The traditional flavors of green beans, mushrooms and onions without the calories of traditional green-bean casseroles! This dish is light, festive and easy to put together. It's become a holiday tradition at our house." Vikki Peck - Poland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the pepper, mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Drain beans; stir into vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Green Beans With Mustard Tarragon Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by philip dreger

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup salt, plus
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh tarragon
1/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed

Steps:

  • Add beans to boiling water, cook till desired doneness.
  • Drain beans in colander.
  • While beans cook, whisk togehter the shallot, vinegar, mustard, tarragon, 1/4 tsp salt and black pepper.
  • slowly whisk in olive oil.
  • Put beans in a serving bowl and toss with the vinaigrette.
  • serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7270.2, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3.1

LEMON TARRAGON GREEN BEANS



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Categories     Side     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Green Bean     Summer     Chill     Tarragon     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves, or to taste
Garnish: tarragon sprigs

Steps:

  • In a large kettle of boiling salted water blanch beans in 2 batches 2 to 3 minutes, or until just tender. With a slotted spoon transfer beans as blanched to a large bowl filled with ice and cold water. Drain beans well and pat dry, Beans may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled covered.
  • Just before serving, in a large bowl toss together beans, oil, lemon juice, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve beans garnished with tarragon sprigs.

TARRAGON-ALMOND GREEN BEANS



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A hint of balsamic vinegar gives a fresh taste to this simple side shared by Glenda Malan. 'Sliced almonds dress up green beans tastefully when company's coming,' she relates from Lake Forest, California. 'I can't think of an entree this dish doesn't complement.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
⅓ cup sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until onions are tender. Add the vinegar, sugar, tarragon and salt. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Drain beans; add to onion mixture. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 51 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ITALIAN GREEN BEANS WITH TARRAGON



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Make and share this Italian Green Beans With Tarragon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb Italian cut green beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Trim ends from the green beans and cut in 1 1/2 inch lengths.
  • Steam or cook the beans in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until al dente, drain.
  • Toss with oil, salt and pepper, and tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.5, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 6.8, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 2.1

TARRAGON-ALMOND GREEN BEANS



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A hint of balsamic vinegar gives a fresh taste to this simple side shared by Glenda Malan. 'Sliced almonds dress up green beans tastefully when company's coming,' she relates from Lake Forest, California. 'I can't think of an entree this dish doesn't complement.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
⅓ cup sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until onions are tender. Add the vinegar, sugar, tarragon and salt. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Drain beans; add to onion mixture. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 51 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans. Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them.
  • Trim the green beans before cooking. Cut off the ends of the beans and remove any strings.
  • Blanch the green beans before sautéing. This will help them retain their color and crispness.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to sauté the green beans. This will ensure that the beans cook evenly.
  • Add the almonds and tarragon towards the end of cooking. This will prevent them from burning.
  • Season the green beans to taste. Salt and pepper are a good starting point, but you can also add garlic powder, onion powder, or other spices.
  • Serve the green beans immediately. They are best when they are hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Tarragon almond green beans are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of tarragon, almonds, and green beans is unique and flavorful, and the dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is both healthy and delicious, give tarragon almond green beans a try. You won't be disappointed!

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