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I hope you’ll love this Green Beans Almondine (Haricots Verts Amandine) recipe as much as I do! If you have any questions, please leave a comment.Dress up your green beans with toasted almonds and a splash of lemon. Make sure you read the whole recipe through and prepare all the ingredients and equipment in front of you, before starting. I wouldn’t say this recipe is complicated but it has several quick steps that should be done simultaneously.This will ensure the beans are seasoned through. Do not hesitate to salt the water very generously. This recipe starts by boiling green beans in water to par-cook them.Right before serving, re-heat garnish in a pan and toss the green beans in (step 5), until heated through.Prepare the brown butter and almond garnish (step 2-4).Once cooled, you can transfer the green beans to a bowl covered with foil or plastic film. This will immediately stop the cooking process of the green beans. Blanch the green beans (step 1) and then immediately place them in an ice-bath: a bowl of water with ice-cubes.Take some time to read about these key steps below, so you’ll better understand how this dish comes together. It does require a few steps, but they are quick and easy. Green Beans Almondine is a delicious recipe that comes together is less than 20 minutes. Lemon – This recipe requires the use of both zest and juice, so I recommend you get an organic lemon.Garlic – I like to use 4 cloves of garlic, but this measurement is forgiving: you can use less if you would like, or more cloves if you love garlic.When picking out shallots, look for ones that are non-sprouted and that feel dry, firm and heavy for their size. They have a delicate sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the nutty brown butter and almonds. Shallots – Shallots are a beloved ingredient in French cooking, and they shine in this dish.It’s important you take the time to make brown butter properly for this recipe – do not skip this step… you won’t regret it! The brown butter is used here to then toast the almonds and coat the beans. Brown butter – Known as “beurre-noisette”, brown butter is melted butter, with an improved flavor brought on by gently cooking it until it reaches a golden brown color. Brown butter develops delicious nutty flavors, which gives Green Beans Almondine such a unique taste.As another option, you can use slivered almonds (same quantities) and toast them as described in the recipe.

The sliced almonds will be lightly toasted in brown butter to develop further nutty flavors with a delicious crunch.

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You can use sliced almonds that are either blanched or unblanched (with skin on).

Almonds – Almondine (or amandine) is a French culinary term for an almond garnish.

When picking out the beans, look for a vibrant color, little to no blemishes, and a strong “snap” to ensure freshness. As more affordable options, this recipe works perfectly with green beans (as pictured here), string beans or even wax beans. Haricots Verts can be found in most grocery stores in North America, but are slightly more expensive than green beans. They take less time to cook and often turn more tender. In comparison with green beans, Haricots Verts are slimmer, longer and straighter. Green Beans or “Haricots Verts” – Being a French dish, Green Beans Almondine is traditionally made with “Haricots Verts” (French string beans). It’s a great dish for the Holidays, or dinner any night of the week! Ingredients for Green Beans Almondine: Crisp green beans are tossed in brown butter with toasted almonds and shallots for a healty-ish side that’s buttery, nutty and crunchy. Green Beans Almondine – or Amandine in French – is a classic French side dish that’s quick, easy and elegant.

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