I love fresh green beans, to the point that I eat them raw while snipping ends. I almost prefer them raw to being cooked, but this is a really good, cooked recipe. Try switching it up by using walnuts instead of almonds.

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Fresh Green Beans with Almonds
Prep Time About 10 Minutes
Cook Time About 25 Minutes
Servings
Servings
Ingredients
Prep Time About 10 Minutes
Cook Time About 25 Minutes
Servings
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot 2/3 full of water and add a pinch of salt.
  2. Place the pot over medium high heat and bring the water to a boil.
  3. Add the beans and cook for 15 minutes or until crisp tender.
  4. Drain the beans well, rinse with cold water and drain again.
  5. Place the almonds in a dry skillet over medium low heat. Stirring often cook 3 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  6. Place the almonds in a bowl.
  7. Pour the oil into the same skillet and place it over medium low heat.
  8. Stir in the shallots and cook 5 minutes, stirring often, or until tender.
  9. Place the beans into the skillet. Sprinkle with the almonds, salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.
  10. Cook the beans for 2 additional minutes or until heated through.
Recipe Notes
  • Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
    Calories 122;
  • Fat 9g;
  • Saturated Fat 1g;
  • Carbohydrates 11g;
  • Protein 4g;
  • Fiber 3g;
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 104mg

Cook's Tips:

  1. There’s nothing like a good pot of fresh green beans to brighten your meal. These are no exception. Green beans are a great source of vitamins and almonds are especially healthy. Try these beans as a side dish to any of your favorite main course meats. If I don't have good fresh green beans, frozen green beans can be used, just let them thaw before cooking them and adjust your cooking time to about 5 minutes.
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