**Green Beans and Almonds: A Medley of Flavors and Textures**
Green beans are a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in various dishes. When paired with almonds, they create a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This article presents a collection of delectable green beans and almonds recipes that are sure to impress. From classic sautéed green beans with almonds to innovative salads, casseroles, and even a refreshing sorbet, these recipes showcase the culinary potential of this dynamic duo. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a showstopping main course, you'll find a recipe here that suits your needs. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey where green beans and almonds take center stage.
GREEN BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND ALMONDS
Tyler Florence's Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Almonds recipe for Food Network is a holiday meal essential.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a large high sided skillet with some water, adding enough to be just shy of the rim of the pan by about 1 inch. Place over high heat and bring up to boil; add a big pinch of salt and the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes, the beans should still be crisp. Drain the beans and then run them under some cold water to stop them from cooking. Reserve the beans while you start the onions.
- Return the skillet you cooked the beans in to the cook top over medium heat. Add the almonds and toast stirring every now and then until golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the almonds from the skillet and reserve. Return the skillet to the heat and add the butter and olive oil and heat until the butter has melted. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook stirring frequently until the onions caramelize, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the thyme, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the cooked cooled green beans and almonds, and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND TOASTED ALMONDS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 12m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
HARICOT VERT - FRENCH GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND SLICED ALMONDS
This side or I would eat this as a snack. It has a garlicy, crisp, squeaky bite to it! Tossed with almonds. Use tender, young, thin beans.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pan over medium high heat, heat oil adding almonds and toss till for 1 minute add garlic to lightly brown add beans and water or broth cover for 5 minutes on low heat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
GARLIC-ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND ALMONDS
Make and share this Garlic-Roasted Green Beans With Shallots and Almonds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by princessmommie
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 cuS, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F (If you're cooking other things you can use a slightly lower temperature, just increase the time a little.).
- Trim ends from green beans. If using thin, long beans, cut in half crosswise into pieces about 2 inches long. Peel and cut shallots and garlic, then place with beans in plastic bowl. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper, and use a wooden spoon to toss until beans, shallots, and garlic are well coated with oil.
- Spray roasting pan with nonstick spray or mist with olive oil, then arrange the vegetables in a single layer. (I like to cover the pan with foil, then spray the foil for even easier clean-up.) Roast 12-15 minutes for thin beans, or slightly longer for regular beans, until beans are slightly shriveled, and shallots and garlic are lightly browned.
- While beans cook, toss together chopped parsley, chopped almonds and lemon zest. When beans are done, toss hot beans with parsley/lemon/almond mixture and serve immediately.
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.
FRENCH GREEN BEANS SAUTéED WITH MUSHROOMS AND ALMONDS
I created this Asian-inspired dish last night. It is permissible for phase one of the South Beach Diet and we LOVED it. I used frozen french beans from Trader Joe's, but fresh beans would be wonderful! Amounts are highly approximated; I didn't measure when making this, but this is pretty similar to what I did. (If using fresh beans, you'd probably want to blanch them in boiling water and then plunge in ice water, and *then* add to the pan.)
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Fruit
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic until soft, being careful not to let it burn.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they look fairly cooked and shiny (about 5 minutes).
- Add almonds and sauté for a couple more minutes.
- Finally, add frozen green beans and splash of soy sauce.
- Stir frequently until beans are just cooked and, of course, no longer frozen.
- If not on the south beach diet or watching sugar intake, you could add oyster sauce or other Asian condiment to the mixture.
GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC BUTTER AND ALMONDS
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
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 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 AND ALMONDS
Make and share this Green Beans and Almonds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Luby Luby Luby
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in skillet.
- Add onion and garlic and saute until golden brown.
- Add green beans and cook slowly until hot.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in almonds.
- Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.7, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 3.3, Sodium 65.4, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 4.9
FENNEL AND GREEN BEANS WITH ORANGE AND ALMONDS
Fennel becomes sweet and caramelized in this simple holiday side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in lower third. In a medium bowl, toss green beans with 1 tablespoon oil. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss fennel wedges with remaining tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper; arrange in a single layer. Roast 15 minutes, then flip fennel and add green beans to sheet. Roast until beans are crisp-tender, 12 to 15 minutes. To serve, transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with orange juice, and top with almonds, orange zest, and fennel fronds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g
GREEN BEANS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND ALMONDS
Make and share this Green Beans With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Almonds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lorrie in Montreal
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan of boiling salted water,cook beans until bright green and tender crisp, about 2 minutes.
- Drain well and toss with olive oil, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with almonds.
SEARED-CHICKEN SALAD WITH GREEN BEANS, ALMONDS, AND DRIED CHERRIES
To get dinner on the table in a hurry, prep the chicken, green beans, and dressing up to a day in advance and refrigerate. Assemble the salad just before serving it.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high; season chicken with salt and pepper. In two batches, cook chicken until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. When cool enough to handle, slice chicken crosswise.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 inches salted water to a boil. Add green beans; cover and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Rinse under cold water until cool; drain well.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, jam, mustard, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss arugula and radicchio with all but 1 tablespoon dressing. Divide salad among four plates; arrange chicken, green beans, cherries, and almonds on top. Drizzle with remaining dressing; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g
GREEN BEANS WITH MUSHROOMS AND TOASTED ALMONDS
A healthy side of steamed green beans and mushrooms is finished with crunchy, toasted almonds.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Blanch green beans for 5 minutes in boiling salted water.
- While the green beans are blanching, place large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and unsalted butter. Add mushrooms and saute until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sliced scallions, saute 1 minute more. Pull green beans out of water and carefully add to pan.
- Season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and finish with 1/2 cup toasted almonds. Serve.
GREEN BEANS WITH BLUE CHEESE AND TOASTED ALMONDS
This is a wonderful veggie side dish to serve to guests, it is more like a bean salad, as it is not meant to be served hot, but at room temperature. The amounts I have listed are only estimated as I really do not measure any thing when I make this dish, you can adjust all ingredients to taste. You can really use just about any kind of nuts for this recipe, I have even made this with toasted walnuts. The amounts in this recipe serve 4 but you can double or even triple the recipe to serve at a dinner party. This green bean dish is good enough to be served a fancy restaurant, it is that good!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Cheese
Time 24m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl whisk together mustard, vinegar, shallot and oil.
- Prepare a bowl with ice water.
- In a saucepan with a small amount of water, blanch/steam the beans until JUST firm-tender (about 3-4 minutes); drain through a colander, then immediately transfer to the bowl of ice water just for a couple of minutes to cool and keep the colour.
- Remove the beans to a bowl and dry well patting with paper towels.
- Drizzle the dressing over the beans; toss to combine.
- Season with black pepper and a pinch of salt.
- Add in blue cheese and almonds; toss to combine.
- Transfer to a serving plate or bowl, and sprinkle with more sliced toasted almonds.
- Serve at room temperature.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.7, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 257, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 8.8, Protein 15.2
STEAM-SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS AND PARSLEY
Steps:
- Heat an 8 to 9-inch pot over medium-low heat. When it is hot, add almonds and toast, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove almonds from skillet and set aside. In the same pot add green beans, 1/3 cup water, 2 teaspoons butter, and salt, and cover. Increase heat to medium-high, cover and cook until steam escapes around lid. Set timer for 5 minutes and continue to steam until beans are brightly colored and just tender. Remove lid and continue to cook until water evaporates and beans start to saute, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- Turn off heat, and stir in toasted almonds, lemon zest, parsley, remaining 2 teaspoons butter, and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.
GREEN BEANS WITH HONEY AND ALMONDS
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
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
STIR FRIED STRING/GREEN BEANS AND ALMONDS
Make and share this Stir Fried String/Green Beans and Almonds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Fruit
Time 17m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Parboil beans for 4 minutes and dry them.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat oil to hot.
- Add ginger and almonds, stir fry 1 minute. Add beans, stir fry 1 minute. Add soy sauce, sugar and chicken stock and boil until liquid reduces and thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve at once with chinese noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 290.4, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 10.9
CRISPY DUCK SALAD WITH GREEN BEANS AND HONEYED ALMONDS
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook honey and salt until thin and runny, then mix in almonds until coated. Add sugar and toss to coat. Spread nuts on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper) and bake, stirring once, until deeply golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let nuts cool, then break up clumps with your fingers.
- In a medium pot on medium-high heat, bring six cups salted water to boil. Fill a medium bowl with ice water. Cook green beans until bright green and tender, 2 to 4 minutes depending on thickness of beans. Drain, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.
- Raise oven heat to 400 degrees. Using a sharp knife, score duck fat into a crosshatch pattern, with cuts a half-inch apart. You want to cut through fat but not into flesh of duck.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, chili, pepper, cumin and cinnamon. Rub mix all over duck, working it into the fat.
- Set an ovenproof pan on the stove over medium-low heat. Add 1 teaspoon of oil, heat for a few seconds, then add duck, fat side down. Sear without moving until dark brown, about 10 minutes (if it starts to burn, lower the heat). Flip duck and cook for 1 minute, then transfer pan to oven and roast until meat is done to taste, 4 to 8 minutes longer for medium rare (130 degrees). Let duck rest on a cutting board. Reserve 2 tablespoons of fat from pan.
- Using mortar and pestle or side of a heavy knife, make a paste from garlic and a pinch of salt. In a small bowl, mix it with lime juice and a half-teaspoon salt, then drizzle in remaining olive oil, whisking well.
- In a large bowl, toss green beans and watercress with reserved pan drippings and just enough of dressing to coat. Taste and add salt if desired.
- Slice duck breasts and toss with salad. Garnish with almonds and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 609, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 788 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS AND GARLIC RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by darusts
Number Of Ingredients 7
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 TOMATOES AND ALMONDS
Make and share this Green Beans With Tomatoes and Almonds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook beans until bright green and tender crisp, about 2 minutes.
- Drain and toss with olive oil, tomatoes, pepper and salt.
- Transfer to platter and sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.4, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 73.2, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 3.6
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and have no blemishes or bruises. Avoid beans that are limp or have yellowed tips.
- Trim the green beans: Snap off the ends of the green beans and remove any strings. If the beans are particularly long, you may also want to cut them in half.
- Blanch the green beans: Blanching the green beans helps to preserve their color and nutrients. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Immediately remove the beans from the boiling water and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Toast the almonds: Toasting the almonds brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy. To toast the almonds, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Use a flavorful vinaigrette: The vinaigrette is what really brings this dish together. Make sure to use a good quality olive oil and vinegar. You can also add other herbs and spices to the vinaigrette, such as garlic, Dijon mustard, or honey.
Conclusion:
This green beans and almonds recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The green beans are tender and flavorful, the almonds add a crunchy texture, and the vinaigrette brings it all together. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this green beans and almonds recipe a try.
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