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Pioneer Woman Green Beans Almondine Recipe

Pioneer Woman Green Bean Almondine
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This classic French-inspired side dish is made with fresh green beans blanched to perfection, then tossed in melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and toasted almonds. The result is a light yet flavorful dish with a lovely balance of texture and taste — crisp beans, buttery almonds, and a bright citrus note.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Blanch the green beans

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes until bright green and just tender. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Toast the almonds

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and toast for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove the almonds and set aside.

Step 3: Sauté the garlic

In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.

Step 4: Add the green beans

Add the drained green beans to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Toss for 2–3 minutes to coat the beans evenly in the buttery garlic mixture.

Step 5: Add lemon and almonds

Sprinkle lemon juice and zest over the beans. Add the toasted almonds back to the skillet and toss gently to combine.

Step 6: Serve immediately  

Transfer the green beans to a serving platter. Garnish with extra almonds or a few lemon slices for presentation and serve warm.

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