Green Beans Amandine

Now… these beans are great! Toasted almonds and lemon yum!

Green Beans Amandine Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided (1 large pinch about [1/8 tsp] for water and remainder to season beans later)
• 6 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 Tbsp sliced almonds
• 1/3 shallot, thinly sliced into rings
• 3/4 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp Meyer lemon zest
• 2 1/4 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice
• 1 pinch (about 1/16 tsp) ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp filtered water

Directions

1. Fill a medium stockpot about 1/2 way with water.
2. Bring to a boil on stovetop.
3. Add 1/8 tsp kosher salt to water.
4. Add 6 oz trimmed fresh green beans and blanch for 4 mins.
5. Drain blanched green beans and immediately rinse in cold water. Allow to continue draining until you need later.
6. Head a large skillet over medium-low heat.
7. Add 1 Tbsp butter and melt.
8. Increase to medium heat and add 1 1/2 Tbsp sliced almonds and toast 4 mins, stirring frequently.
9. Add thinly sliced 1/3 shallot and saute 1 min, until fragrant.
10. Add 3/4 tsp minced garlic and saute 30 secs, until fragrant.
11. Add 2 1/4 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice, 1/16 tsp ground black pepper, 2 1/4 Tbsp filtered water, and remaining 1/8 tsp kosher salt, then give a few quick stirs to combine.
12. Add blanched green beans and saute, tossing constantly for 2 mins.

NUTRITION FACTS
Servings	4
Amount Per Serving	3.5 oz
Calories	72
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.9g	6%
Saturated Fat	2.2g	11%
Trans Fat	0.05g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.8g
Cholesterol	7mg	2%
Sodium	92mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate	3.9g	1%
Dietary Fiber	2g	7%
Total Sugars	1.4g
Added Sugars	0g
Sugar Alcohols	0g
Protein	1.5g
Vitamin D	0mcg	0%
Calcium	20mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Potassium	156mg	3%
Vitamin A	58mcg (195IU)	6%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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