GREEN BEANS WITH ALMOND BUTTER

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Many beans are grown here in Georgia, so we find lots of ways to serve them. This is one of my favorite side dishes for holiday meals. To make it even more special, substitute hazelnuts for the almonds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice and zest, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Stir in the almonds. Drain the beans and return to the pan. Add almond butter and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

Jubayar Ahmad
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This recipe is a great way to save money on your grocery bill. Green beans are a relatively inexpensive vegetable.


scratched apple
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This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your meals. It's a great side dish for chicken, fish, or beef.


Eishan Das
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Green beans are a good source of vitamins and minerals.


muhammad wisal
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This recipe is a great way to add some extra protein to your diet. The almond butter is a great source of plant-based protein.


sahebp ansarip
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


lemon6
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I always have a few leftover from dinner and this is a great way to use them up.


JOHAN OLIVIER
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Hariom rauniyar
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The almond butter sauce makes the green beans taste delicious.


Juleena Taylor
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The almond butter sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


michael smith
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The almond butter sauce was a big hit.


solomon degu
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes.


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This recipe was a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Keiffy75 Games
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The almond butter sauce was a bit too thick for my liking. I think I would have preferred it with a thinner consistency.


Iculolethu Ntalenyana
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This dish was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less almond butter.


Zahib Ullah
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I wasn't sure how the almond butter would taste with green beans, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors melded together really well. I will definitely be making this again.


Kayani King
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The almond butter sauce was a nice change from the usual butter or oil. I will definitely be making this again.


Odalys padron
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The almond butter sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the green beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Marius Cyprus
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This was a great way to use up some leftover green beans. The almond butter sauce was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


olumor ngozi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the almond butter. I will definitely be making this again.


Buddha laxmi Shrestha
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These green beans with almond butter were a hit! The almond butter added a creamy, nutty flavor that really complemented the beans. I also loved the crunch from the almonds. Overall, this was a delicious and easy side dish that I will definitely be m