This budget-friendly side dish is full of fresh flavor, zesty lemon, and a satisfying crunch. Green Beans with Slivered Almonds is an easy recipe that adds taste and texture to any table.
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Green Beans With Toasted Almonds
These green beans with slivered almonds are a budget-friendly way to add amazing taste, texture, and crunch to your table. I’ve served this dish at Thanksgiving for years, but this simple green bean recipe is so versatile you’ll want to make it year-round.
Whether you’re swapping out a heavy green bean casserole or need something lighter than Brussels sprouts or carrots, these green beans deliver. The dish comes together quickly with just a few ingredients, and the toasted almonds add a delicious nutty flavor.
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
Here are the ingredients you need to make these green beans, and some simple substitution recommendations.
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil ($0.11)—The oil helps cook the beans, adds flavor, and caramelizes them a bit. Substitute olive oil or avocado oil.
- 2 pounds green beans ($2.36) – The beans are the dish’s star. After cooking in the skillet, they are crisp and tender.
- ¼ teaspoon salt ($0.01) – Enhances the dish’s overall flavor.
- ½ cup water ($0.00) – The water softens the beans as it steams them.
- 2 Tablespoons butter ($0.52) – Butter adds a rich flavor to the dish. You can use margarine in a pinch.
- Zest and juice from 1 lemon ($0.79) – Adds a fresh, bright taste. Use bottled lemon juice as a substitute.
- ½ cup slivered almonds ($3.92) – The almonds are a nice contrast to the beans, bringing a crunchy, nutty texture.
How To Cook Green Beans With Toasted Almonds
Simply heat the oil, cook the green beans, add the water, lemon juice, butter, and lemon zest, and cook. Finish by adding the butter, almonds, and lemon zest to cook for another minute. Let me show you how.
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the green beans and ¼ teaspoon salt. Toss into an even layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until they’re spotty brown with a nice crunch, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add water and lemon juice, then cover and cook over medium heat until the beans turn a bright green color but are still crisp, about 3–4 minutes.
- Uncover the pan, add butter, almonds, and lemon zest, and turn the heat high. Cook until the water evaporates and the beans are crisp-tender, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add toasted almonds for an extra layer of texture and nutty flavor. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Green Beans With Almond Slivers Recipe Tip
Add two cloves of minced garlic to step 1 for an extra flavor punch.
Green Beans with Slivered Almonds
Recipe Cost 7.71 Serving Cost 0.77Equipment
- cutting board
- paring knife
- large skillet with lid
- zester
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 pounds green beans rinsed and ends trimmed
- ½ cup water
- 1 lemon zested and juiced about 2 Tablespoons of juice and 1 teaspoon of zest
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- ½ cup slivered almonds toasted
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the green beans and ¼ teaspoon of salt and shake the green beans into an even layer. Cook green beans, stirring occasionally, until spotty brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and add the water, and lemon juice, cover, and cook the green beans until they are bright green but still crisp about 3-4 minutes.
- Uncover the pan, add the butter, almonds, and lemon zest, and increase the heat to high, and continue to cook until the water evaporates and the beans are crisp-tender, about 1-2 minutes longer.
- Season the beans with salt and pepper, and then serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Green Beans with Slivered Almonds Recipe FAQs
I recommend using fresh green beans for the best results with this recipe.
Place the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for two to four minutes until golden and fragrant. This is a fast process, so keep an eye on them.
Yes, it is the same dish! This French-inspired dish is known as green beans with almonds, green beans almondine, or amandine, which means “with almonds.”
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Amanda says
I’m so glad I found this Green Bean Almondine recipe. It’s a keeper!
Calvin says
Crunchy, I like the texture of this dish, good idea.
Jess Jankowski says
Nothing beats fresh veggies!
Al Brock says
where and where are almonds added to recipe – we’ve read the recipe several times but no mention of almonds other than on the list of ingredients.
Jillian says
Calvin, our apologies. I just updated the recipe.
Nellie Tracy says
This really makes the best side to any meal. Love it!
Jess Jankowski says
Totally agree! Can’t go wrong!
Renee Goerger says
I could eat an entire bowl of these all by myself. Love them!!
Jess Jankowski says
I could too!!
Toni says
I loved it! So easy to make and so good!
Jess Jankowski says
So glad you loved it!
Ashley says
A winning classic recipe!! The green color is so vibrant and the toasty almonds make this dish! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Jess Jankowski says
You are so welcome!
Vicky says
This is the perfect green bean dish to serve for Thanksgiving! I think it would be a side that my whole family would love. I adore how you have the cost at the top of each of your recipes. That is such a big help for someone on a budget.
Jess Jankowski says
So happy to hear that it is helpful for you! Thank you!
Pam Greer says
This recipe is proof that simple is better! This has become the only way my granddaughter will eat green beans!
Jess Jankowski says
Less is more, right?!
Matt Ivan says
Wow the colors are so vibrant and love the recommendations to get this kids involved.
Jess Jankowski says
Thank you!!
Claudia says
Thank you! I never buy green beans because I don’t know how to cook them… until now! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Jess Jankowski says
So happy to have helped you!
Emma says
Green beans and almonds are two of my favourite ingredients. What a fabulously simple side.
Jess Jankowski says
It is crazy how simple it is for how delicious it is!
Dannii says
Such a simple and delicious side dish. Yummy!
Jess Jankowski says
Thank you! Thanks for stopping by…hope you were able to check out some of our other recipes too.
Adriana says
This is such a classic side dish and your version looks so good. The green color of the beans is very appetizing truly cooked to perfection.
Jess Jankowski says
Oh thank you! Thanks for stopping by.