Easy Green Beans with Browned Butter Almondine
The ultimate side dish for your dinner table! The Easy Green Beans with Browned Butter Almondine features crisp-tender green beans, rich browned butter, and crunchy almonds. This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion and will have everyone asking for seconds!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Saucepan
- Chef's Knife
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 1-2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 lemon juice of to taste
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse well, set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the almonds and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the nuts and butter become fragrantly nutty and begin to brown.
- Add the green beans, and the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add 1 or 2 tablespoon of water or chicken broth to the pan to add more steam to the pan and cover with a lid and simmer until the beans are al dente, 4-5 minutes more, tossing the beans and almonds occasionally so the nuts don't burn.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter with the juice of ½ off the lemon, and season with more salt and pepper and toss. Add more lemon juice to taste.
Notes
- Fresh lemon juice: Cuts the heaviness of the butter and adds a brightness to the dish that pairs well with just about every main meal.
- Adjust to your liking: Add more or less lemon juice to your taste.