Ina Garten Green Beans Almondine Recipe
The Ina Garten Green Beans Almondine Recipe is a simple, elegant and flavorful side dish. Crisp green beans are sautéed with butter, garlic and toasted almonds.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
Instructions
Blanch the Green Beans
- Boil water in a large pot. Add green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Toast the Almonds
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced almonds. Toast them 2–3 minutes, stirring often until golden and fragrant.
Sauté Garlic in Butter
- Add butter and olive oil to the skillet. Add minced garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Do not burn garlic.
Add Green Beans
- Add drained green beans to the skillet. Toss to coat with butter and garlic evenly. Cook 3–4 minutes until heated through.
Mix in Toasted Almonds
- Add toasted almonds to green beans. Stir gently to combine flavors and maintain crunch.
Season the Dish
- Add salt, black pepper and lemon juice if desired. Stir gently and taste. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
Serve Immediately
- Transfer to a serving dish. Serve warm. Enjoy crisp green beans with nutty almonds in every bite.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans for best texture and color.
- Do not overcook beans; they should stay crisp.
- Toast almonds gently for full nutty flavor.
- Cook garlic carefully to avoid burning.
- Add lemon juice for a fresh, bright taste.