**Thyme Green Beans with Almonds: A medley of flavors and textures**
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors and textures in this Thyme Green Beans with Almonds dish. Crisp green beans, sautéed until tender yet retaining a vibrant green hue, are tossed with toasted almonds, adding a nutty crunch and a hint of sweetness. Fresh thyme, with its aromatic and earthy notes, elevates the dish, providing a savory depth of flavor. This simple yet elegant side dish is a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted chicken, or fish. It's also versatile enough to be served as a light lunch or a healthy snack. Discover the culinary magic of this Thyme Green Beans with Almonds recipe, along with variations that include bacon, garlic, and lemon, ensuring a flavor profile that suits every palate.
THYME GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS
Thyme is a lovely addition to this classic vegetable side dish. The recipe is a snap to make for family, yet special enough to serve guests. -Kenna Baber, Rochester, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place beans in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a large skillet, melt butter; add the beans, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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 ALMONDS AND THYME
EASY Green Beans, blanched then sautéed in butter with thyme and toasted almonds, SO GOOD! Perfect holiday side
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Side Dish Quick and Easy Green Bean Green Vegetables
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil the green beans: Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 teaspoons of salt for every quart of water) until just crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Shock the green beans in ice water: Drain the beans and transfer them to a large bowl of ice water, cooling them completely. (The ice water will shock the beans into a vibrant green color.) Drain the beans well. At this point you can make the beans a day ahead and store in refrigerator. Alternatively you can steam the beans for 5 minutes and proceed directly to the skillet.
- Sauté beans with butter and thyme: Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat. Whisk in half of the fresh thyme (1 Tbsp), the Dijon mustard and garlic salt into the butter. Add the beans to the skillet and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with toasted almonds: and the remaining 1 Tbsp of thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize Serves 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS
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
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.
GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS AND THYME
Make and share this Green Beans With Almonds and Thyme recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Fruit
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Using a large diameter strainer, transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water, cool completely. Drain well. (At this point you can make the beans a day ahead, store in refrigerator.) Alternatively you can steam the beans for 5 minutes and proceed directly to the skillet.
- Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a heavy large skillet over medium hight heat. Whisk in 1 Tbsp of fresh thyme, 1 Tbsp of mustard and 1 teaspoon of garlic salt into butter. Add beans to skillet and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and remaining 1 Tbsp of thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 68.8, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3.2
GREEN BEAN AND CORN ALMONDINE
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
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:
- Choose fresh green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and crisp. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the green beans: Before cooking, trim the ends of the green beans. You can also remove the strings from the beans if desired.
- Blanch the green beans: Blanching the green beans helps to preserve their color and crispness. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain the beans in a colander and then rinse them with cold water.
- Use fresh thyme: Fresh thyme has a more robust flavor than dried thyme. If you don't have fresh thyme, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme in its place.
- Toast the almonds: Toasting the almonds brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy. To toast the almonds, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown. Remove the almonds from the skillet and let them cool.
- Serve warm: Thyme green beans with almonds are best served warm. You can reheat them in the microwave or in a saucepan over low heat.
Conclusion:
Thyme green beans with almonds is a delicious and easy-to-prepare side dish. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of fresh thyme, toasted almonds, and lemon zest gives the beans a bright and flavorful taste. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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