Haricots Verts with Toasted Almonds and Lemon-Herb Butter
Make Haricots Verts with Toasted Almonds and Lemon-Herb Butter, an American dinner recipe with haricots verts (thin green beans), trimmed, kosher salt, unsalted butter. It has about 20 min, about 180 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Haricots Verts with Toasted Almonds and Lemon-Herb Butter is an American dinner recipe that takes about 20 min, makes 6 servings, has about 180 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonHaricots Verts with Toasted Almonds and Lemon-Herb Butter ingredients
- 1.5 lbs haricots verts (thin green beans), trimmed
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
How to make Haricots Verts with Toasted Almonds and Lemon-Herb Butter
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. While the water heats, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water, then set it aside.
- Add the 1.5 lbs of trimmed haricots verts to the boiling water. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the beans are bright green and tender-crisp. Avoid overcooking to maintain their vibrant color and texture.
- Immediately drain the haricots verts and plunge them into the ice bath. This 'blanching' process stops the cooking and sets the color. Let them cool for 2-3 minutes, then drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess water.
- In a large skillet, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 0.5 cup slivered almonds and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes until they are lightly golden brown and fragrant. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Add 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet with the toasted almonds and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Stir in the blanched and dried haricots verts, 1 tsp fresh lemon zest, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Toss gently to coat the beans evenly with the lemon-herb butter.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until the haricots verts are heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional kosher salt and pepper if needed.
- Transfer the haricots verts to a serving dish and serve immediately while hot, ensuring some of the toasted almonds and herb butter are spooned over each serving.
Haricots Verts with Toasted Almonds and Lemon-Herb Butter FAQ
How do I make Haricots Verts with Toasted Almonds and Lemon-Herb Butter?
Make Haricots Verts with Toasted Almonds and Lemon-Herb Butter by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Haricots Verts with Toasted Almonds and Lemon-Herb Butter?
The main ingredients include haricots verts (thin green beans), trimmed, kosher salt, unsalted butter, slivered almonds, garlic, minced. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Haricots Verts with Toasted Almonds and Lemon-Herb Butter take?
This recipe takes about 20 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Haricots Verts with Toasted Almonds and Lemon-Herb Butter?
Recipe Genius estimates about 180 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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