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Published: October 27, 2022 Last Modified: October 27, 2022 By Sara 37 Comments

Green Beans Almondine

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This recipe for green beans almondine is tender green beans cooked with butter and shallots, then topped with crunchy toasted almonds and parsley.
This recipe for green beans almondine is tender green beans cooked with butter and shallots, then topped with crunchy toasted almonds and parsley.
This recipe for green beans almondine is tender green beans cooked with butter and shallots, then topped with crunchy toasted almonds and parsley.

This recipe for green beans almondine is tender green beans cooked with butter and shallots, then topped with crunchy toasted almonds and parsley. A simple yet elegant side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and pork.

You can never go wrong with a green veggie to accompany any meal. Some of my favorite vegetable sides include parmesan roasted broccoli, bacon roasted brussels sprouts, and this easy green beans almondine.

A serving plate of green beans almondine.

We eat a lot of green beans in my house – they’re inexpensive, available all year round, and totally delicious. This recipe for green beans almondine features fresh green beans with a buttery almond topping – one of my all-time favorite ways to enjoy green beans!

Green beans almondine ingredients

Bowls of ingredients including green beans, butter, shallots, almonds and seasoning.

This recipe uses fresh green beans, almonds, butter, shallots, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley.

How do you make green beans almondine?

The first step is to toast your almonds in melted butter. I use sliced almonds, but chopped or slivered almonds will also work perfectly. After the almonds are toasted, they come out of the pan and shallots, butter and green beans go in. The green beans cook until tender, then the buttered almonds are added back in along with some chopped parsley and lemon juice. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Step by step process shots showing how to cook almonds, shallots and green beans.

Tips for the perfect dish

  • I prefer to use the smaller, French haricot vert green beans for this dish. They often come pre-packaged in bags in the produce area. If you can’t find haricot vert green beans, regular sized green beans will also do the trick.
  • Shallots are a type of onion, and they taste like a cross between onions and garlic. If you don’t have shallots on hand, you can simply use either minced garlic or minced onion instead.
  • I typically top this dish with fresh parsley because I always have it on hand. If you don’t have parsley, feel free to use green onions, chives, or even fresh dill or basil.
  • This dish is best when served immediately as the almonds may soften as they sit on top of the green beans for extended periods of time.
Cooked green beans in a pan.

Recipe FAQs

How do you prepare fresh green beans?

To get your green beans ready for this recipe, all you need to do is give them a good wash, then trim off the stem end. The fastest way to trim off the stem end is to line up a handful of green beans, then cut the stems off all at once. It makes prep time go much faster.

Are green beans healthy?

Green beans are a very healthy vegetable and are packed with nutrients such as Vitamin A, C and K, potassium, iron, and calcium. Green beans are also low in calories, low sodium, low carb and high in fiber.

A pan of green beans almondine with parsley on top.

Green beans almondine flavor variations

I love this dish as-is, but sometimes I add other ingredients I have on hand to give my green beans even more flavor.

  • Bacon: Stir in 1/3 cup cooked, crumbled bacon at the end.
  • Mushrooms: Saute sliced mushrooms along with the shallots before you add in the green beans.
  • Parmesan: Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top right before serving.
  • Breadcrumbs: Add 1/4 cup Italian or panko style breadcrumbs when you toast the almonds.

Sauteed green beans are great because they pair well with so many different foods. I often serve my green beans alongside roasted chicken, seared steak or baked salmon. This recipe is easy to double or triple if you’re looking to feed a crowd. This is also a perfect side to any holiday meal, skip the green bean casserole and serve green beans almondine for a lighter and fresher option!

More great side dishes

  • Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots
  • Garlic Butter Mushrooms
  • Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
  • Parmesan Zucchini
  • Grilled Asparagus Foil Packets
A serving plate of green beans almondine.
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Green Beans Almondine

This recipe for green beans almondine is tender green beans cooked with butter and shallots, then topped with crunchy toasted almonds and parsley. A simple yet elegant side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and pork.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 189kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter divided use
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/3 cup shallots minced
  • 1 pound green beans use the smaller French haricot vert green beans if you can find them
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the almonds to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the almonds from the pan; wipe the pan clean with a paper towel.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan. Add the shallots and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
  • Add the green beans and 1 tablespoon of water to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until green beans are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the reserved almonds over the green beans, along with the parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. I prefer to use the smaller, French haricot vert green beans for this dish. They often come pre-packaged in bags in the produce area. If you can’t find haricot vert green beans, regular sized green beans will also do the trick.
  2. This dish is best when served immediately as the almonds may soften as they sit on top of the green beans for extended periods of time.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 14.8mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Susan Gaylord says

      December 31, 2019 at 6:44 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious and so simple to make, whole family loved. Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Karen O'Keeffe says

      November 24, 2019 at 4:26 pm

      This looks fantastic. I have been asked to bring the green beans almondine to Thanksgiving dinner. Part of the appeal is the freshness. How would I travel this sort of dish to keep it yummy for an hour or so?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 25, 2019 at 8:22 am

        I’d put it in a covered casserole dish, you can even reheat it covered in the dish when you get to your destination if needed.

        Reply
    3. Deb says

      November 2, 2019 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      A family favorite and always expected at the Thanksgiving table!

      Reply
    4. Deb says

      September 28, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      We love this easy yummy green bean recipe!

      Reply
    5. Tiffany Barry says

      January 23, 2019 at 3:36 am

      5 stars
      Oh my! I was just telling my husband that I was craving green beans. And I bought some at the store yesterday! I’ll have to give this a try tonight. Look delicious!

      Reply
    6. Catherine says

      January 21, 2019 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      The almond topping looks marvelous over your green beans. I can’t wait to give this a try next time!

      Reply
    7. Surekha Bus says

      January 21, 2019 at 2:07 am

      Oh, this one is so new to me, I would like to try this one out! thanks for sharing the recipe.,

      Reply
    8. Chelle Dizon says

      January 20, 2019 at 10:37 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the little trivia in how the green beans is good for you and all the nutrients from them. I’ll definitely try that recipe for sure!

      Reply
    9. Lisa says

      January 20, 2019 at 12:31 pm

      I love the look of this dish, and always make veggies when eating a meal. Great use of almonds too!

      Reply
    10. Erica D Ardali says

      January 20, 2019 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      I have never had this before. I’d love to try it.

      Reply
    11. Terri Steffes says

      January 20, 2019 at 6:44 am

      5 stars
      I am making these tonight! I have everything on hand, and I know my family will love them.

      Reply
    12. Sue-Tanya Mchorgh says

      January 19, 2019 at 11:38 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never had Green Beans Almondine before. I would love to try it. It looks super tasty.

      Reply
    13. Jasmine Hewitt says

      January 19, 2019 at 9:15 pm

      my so is a green bean fiend! he will try anything with green beans in it

      Reply
    14. Jackline A says

      January 19, 2019 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious, those beans just look so green and fresh and I love almonds in pretty much everything! I have to try this!

      Reply
    15. Brianne Tursi Manz says

      January 19, 2019 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      It sure looks delicious! I’m used to making the ever popular green bean casserole! I can’t wait to try this out!

      Reply
    16. Catherine Santiago Jose says

      January 19, 2019 at 4:51 am

      5 stars
      All I can say that this recipe is one of my favorite not just it’s really delicious but it’s also a healthy one. I love this kind of food recipe wherein it doesn’t lack the health benefits we can acquire.

      Reply
    17. Dominique Brooks says

      January 18, 2019 at 9:43 pm

      This dish is making me really hungry! My family loves green beans in all forms. They might really enjoy this!

      Reply
    18. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

      January 18, 2019 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Green beans are one of my favourite vegetables, so I am definitely going to love this recipe!

      Reply
    19. Stacie says

      January 18, 2019 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      I am so making this! I love it because it’s both flavorful and healthy. The veggies and that healthy fat are excellent!

      Reply
    20. Joanna says

      January 18, 2019 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      I have recently started to eat green beans again, and actually like them. I think your recipe is fantastic, with both flavour and texture. I would love to try it out.

      Reply
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