Best 9 Pretty Almond Green Beans Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors and textures of our Almond Green Beans, a culinary symphony that strikes a perfect balance between crunch and tenderness. This delightful dish features crisp green beans sautéed to perfection with slivered almonds, a hint of garlic, and a touch of butter. The vibrant green hue of the beans is complemented by the golden brown almonds, creating a visually appealing dish that will tantalize your taste buds.

In addition to the classic Almond Green Beans recipe, we offer variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary adventures. For a vegan twist, try our Vegan Almond Green Beans, which use olive oil instead of butter and omit the Parmesan cheese. If you're watching your calorie intake, our Low-Calorie Almond Green Beans are a guilt-free option, using a reduced amount of butter and Parmesan.

For those who enjoy a touch of spice, our Spicy Almond Green Beans add a kick of heat with the addition of red pepper flakes. And for a unique flavor profile, our Asian Almond Green Beans incorporate soy sauce, ginger, and sesame seeds, creating an irresistible fusion dish.

No matter which recipe you choose, our Almond Green Beans are guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering or weeknight dinner. Their versatility makes them a perfect side dish for grilled meats, fish, or tofu, and they can also be served as a standalone vegetarian main course. So, get ready to elevate your taste buds and experience the delightful symphony of flavors in our Almond Green Beans.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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.

BUTTERY ALMOND GREEN BEANS



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Toasted almonds add crunch to this no-fuss treatment for fresh beans. They get extra flavor from convenient onion soup mix and Parmesan cheese. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 cups water
1 envelope onion soup mix
2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the beans, water and soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the almonds, cheese and paprika. Drain beans; drizzle with butter and sprinkle with almond mixture. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GREEN BEANS AND ALMONDS



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This is a quick and healthy side dish to any Sunday dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 3/4 pounds green beans, stem end trimmed
1/2 cup sliced unblanched almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans; cook until bright green and tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander; rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet; toast in oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  • In a large bowl, toss green beans with oil; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g

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

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.

PAN-ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH GOLDEN ALMONDS



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This simple almond-shallot topping goes with just about any simply cooked vegetable, but it tastes best with green beans. Instead of simply blanching the beans, I char them until they develop a smoky richness.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
8 ounces green and/or wax beans, trimmed
1/4 cup blanched whole almonds, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1 large shallot, minced
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, thinly sliced
1 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add salt (a teaspoon or so, or to taste). Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green but still firm, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water. When cool, drain again. Pat dry with paper towels until completely dry.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the almonds and the oil, adding more oil if needed to just cover the almonds. Cook over medium heat until the almonds are golden, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the shallot. It will cook in the residual heat.
  • Coat a large skillet with oil. Heat over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Add the beans and season with salt. Cook, tossing frequently, until charred dark brown in spots and tender-crisp, about 7 minutes.
  • Top with the almond mixture, then the parsley. Grate the zest from a quarter of the lemon directly over the beans, then cut the lemon into wedges for serving. Season with pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 179, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 259 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ALMOND GREEN BEANS



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THIS simple, quick way of preparing beans makes it an easy recipe to turn to at the last minute. Cooking the beans in the basic ingredients results in a flavorful, impressive side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1-1/4 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter; add the bouillon, celery seed and pepper. Stir in the beans. Cover and cook over medium heat for 9-11 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in soy sauce and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS, GARLIC & TOASTED ALMONDS



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Make an effort with your side dishes and you can make the main course simple but still deliver a stunning meal

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Dinner, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

300g green beans
2 tbsp olive oil
2 small shallots , very finely sliced
3 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
squeeze lemon
2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds

Steps:

  • Cook green beans in boiling salted water until tender, then drain and cool under running water. Set aside.
  • Put olive oil, shallots, garlic cloves and some salt in a frying pan, then cook gently for about 8 mins until soft but not brown. Tip in the beans and a grind of pepper, toss well, then warm through. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and toasted flaked almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein

GREEN BEAN AND CORN ALMONDINE



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The classic French dish of green beans and almonds gets a fun update with the addition of corn, which lends extra sweetness, chewy texture and pops of golden color. The simply prepared dish allows the tender green beans and corn to shine in a velvety garlic- and thyme-infused butter sauce. The nutty flavor and delicate crunch of toasted sliced almonds round out the dish. (Haricots verts also work beautifully here, in place of the green beans, but decrease the steaming time to 3 minutes.) This quick and versatile salad pairs well with many different foods and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sliced almonds (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
5 thyme sprigs
Salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 2 to 3 ears), or use thawed from frozen

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and bake until golden, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large (12-inch) deep skillet with a lid, heat oil over medium. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add green beans and thyme, season with salt and pepper, and toss to evenly coat in the oil. Add 1/2 cup of water, cover and steam until beans are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in butter and corn, and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn and green beans are tender and glazed in the sauce, 4 to 5 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer beans and corn to a large platter and spoon over any remaining sauce. Garnish with the toasted almonds and more black pepper.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp green beans. This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the green beans evenly. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Blanch the green beans before cooking. This will help preserve their color and crunch.
  • Use a light hand with the oil. Too much oil will make the green beans greasy.
  • Season the green beans to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
  • Serve the green beans immediately. They are best when they are hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Pretty Almond Green Beans are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with fresh green beans, almonds, and a light, flavorful sauce. These green beans are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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