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. You also can’t forget the homemade dinner rolls to go with your veggies!

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!

These green beans are perfect side dishes for everyday meals or for special occasions like Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. If you want these green beans for Thanksgiving, you should try my Thanksgiving recipes like roasted red potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce, spatchcock turkey and pumpkin cheesecake.

Green Beans Almondine Ingredients

To make this green beans almondine recipe you will need fresh green beans, almonds, butter, shallots, salt, black pepper, fresh lemon juice and parsley.

Bowls of ingredients including haricot vert, butter, shallots, almonds and seasoning.

How Do You Make Green Beans Almondine?

To make green bean almondine, first melt butter in a pan. Toast your almonds in the butter stirring occasionally to toss them around. Remove the almonds from the pan and melt more butter. Add shallots to the melted butter in the pan. Once the shallots cook, add green beans and a little water. Cook the beans until crisp-tender and bright green, then add salt, pepper and lemon juice. Sprinkle the cooked almond garnish and a little chopped parsley over the top. 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. They have a more elegant look and a great texture. 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 use sliced almonds, but chopped or slivered almonds will also work perfectly for this green beans almondine recipe.
  • This recipe is easy to double or triple if you’re looking to feed a crowd.
  • I typically top this delicious side 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.

Quick Tip

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 haricot vert 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.

What can I put in green beans to give them flavor?

Green beans soak up flavor when you cook them with butter, onions, shallots, garlic and bacon. You can also make them more flavorful with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. This green beans almondine recipe features butter, shallots, salt and pepper.

Do fresh green beans need to be soaked before cooking?

No, fresh green do not need to be soaked before cooking. Sautéing green beans in butter and a splash of water makes them tender and delicious. You can also make delicious roasted green beans without soaking the beans.

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A pan of green beans almondine with parsley on top.

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 or pancetta at the end.
  • Mushrooms: Sauté sliced mushrooms along with the shallots before you add in the green beans. You could also add other types of veggies such as shaved brussels sprouts or thinly sliced carrots.
  • 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.
  • Flavorings: Stir in some lemon zest, minced garlic cloves, hot sauce or Italian seasoning.

Sauteed green beans are great because they pair well with so many different foods. I often serve my green beans alongside roasted chicken, sirloin steak or baked salmon. This is also a perfect side to any holiday meal, skip the green bean casserole and serve green beans amandine for a lighter and fresher option!

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Green Beans Almondine

AuthorSara Welch
A serving plate of 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.
Time
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Serves 4

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. I use sliced almonds, but chopped or slivered almonds will also work perfectly.
  3. 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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  1. 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?

    1. 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.

  2. 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!

  3. 5 stars
    Thank you for the little trivia in how the green beans is good for you and all the nutrients from them. Iโ€™ll definitely try that recipe for sure!

  4. 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!

  5. 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!

  6. 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.

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

  8. 5 stars
    Green beans are one of my favourite vegetables, so I am definitely going to love this recipe!

  9. 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!

  10. 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.