Green Beans in Brown Butter with Almonds
Green Beans in Brown Butter with Almonds is a gourmet side dish that combines the fresh crispness of green beans with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter and crunchy almonds. This elegant recipe is perfect for any occasion, from festive holiday meals to casual weeknight dinners. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a visually stunning dish that’s bursting with flavor and sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- Boil a large pot of salted water and blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Drain and plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it turns golden brown and fragrant.
- Stir in the sliced almonds and toast for about 2 minutes until they are golden.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the brown butter and almonds. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining brown butter on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute almonds with walnuts or pecans for a different nutty flavor. A sprinkle of lemon zest can brighten up the dish, while crispy bacon bits can add an extra savory kick.