haricot verts

This classic French recipe of green beans with almonds has been elevated with sautéed shallots, garlic, freshly grated lemon zest, and lemon juice. This elegant, simple, and delicious vegetable side dish comes together quickly and is great for the holidays!

Green Beans Almondine

lb French green beans (haricot verts), trimmed

unsalted butter

almonds

shallots,

garlic cloves, finely minced

lemon

lemon juice

kosher salt

black pepper

Bring a large pot of water to a...

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water liberally with kosher salt (it should be very salty to taste). Salting the cooking water aggressively accomplishes two tasks: it ensures that the green beans will be seasoned properly inside and out, and also helps them retain their bright green color after cooking. For make ahead tips, please read the 'tips for success' box at the bottom of this recipe thoroughly.

Blanch the green beans for 4 to 5...

Blanch the green beans for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until they are crisp-tender and slightly squeaky between your teeth. It is important that the green beans be slightly undercooked as they will be transferred directly to the skillet and will continue cooking during this time.

Meanwhile in a large skillet, melt the butter...

Meanwhile in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat until lightly bubbling. Add the sliced almonds and sauté, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until they are starting to turn golden brown. Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped shallots and garlic. Sauté for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly caramelized.

Using a large slotted spoon, tongs, or kitchen...

Using a large slotted spoon, tongs, or kitchen spider, transfer the blanched green beans from the boiling water directly to the skillet. Sauté briefly, gently tossing the green beans with the almond mixture until evenly combined and the green beans are tender. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice, toss once again, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.

https://mediavine-res.cloudinary.com/video/upload/zjb4bdnpp2c049cbewu1.mp4

A classic French recipe, green beans almondine, is elevated with sautéed shallots, garlic, freshly grated lemon zest, and lemon juice. An elegant, simple, and delicious side dish that can be prepped ahead and is great for holiday entertaining!

Shallots are a simple way to turn French Green Beans into a flavorful side dish. This recipe is so easy and the results are so delicious!!! French Green Beans are also called Haricot Verts (in the French language). French Green Beans with Shallots are a perfect side dish with an elegant dinner or even a backyard barbecue.

French Green Beans with Shallots

olive oil

sugar salt

water

oz French green beans

tsp kosher salt

tsp black pepper

In a large skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add shallots, pinch of sugar, and a pinch of Kosher salt; cook stirring frequently until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the green beans, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low and cook for 8 minutes. 

Remove lid and turn heat to medium-high; cook stirring frequently until liquid has evaporated, the green beans are tender and the shallots are jammy, about 6 minutes. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve warm. 

Green Beans Almondine - This dish not only makes your humble green beans fancy, but it’s absolutely delicious and elegant in its simplicity.

Green Beans Almondine 

Haricots Verts or green beans (see note 1)

garlic cloves, sliced

lemon, juiced

Salt

Pepper

Bring a large pot of salted water to...

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Set a large bowl of ice water nearby. Add green beans into boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately put them in the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain them once cooled off.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over...

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium high heat and add in slivered almonds. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Plate them out.

In the same skillet, add in 2 more...

In the same skillet, add in 2 more tablespoons of butter and sauté sliced shallots and garlic for 5-6 minutes, until they start turning brown. Add in green beans and cook for a minute, or until they warm back up again.

Stir in lemon juice and season green beans...

Stir in lemon juice and season green beans with salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer the beans to serving platter. Top with...

Transfer the beans to serving platter. Top with toasted almond slivers and fresh lemon zest. Serve immediately

Top 3 haricot verts recipes from across the web

The most viewed haricot verts recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 6,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engine

Top Tags

Green Beans Almondine

French Green Beans with Shallots

Green Beans Almondine

Top 3 haricot verts recipes from across the web

The most viewed haricot verts recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 6,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engineic_arrow_forward_48px

Top Tags

Green Beans Almondine

French Green Beans with Shallots

Green Beans Almondine

The most viewed haricot verts recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 6,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engine