These fresh and buttery Green Beans Almondine are bursting with flavor thanks to crisp-tender seasoned beans and golden toasted almonds. They make the perfect simple side that’s elegant enough for holidays or special occasions yet takes less than 15 minutes to prepare.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Green Beans Almondine Recipe

• Fresh tender green beans
• Toasted sliced almonds
• Tossed in garlic butter
• Easy enough for busy weeknights, elegant enough for holiday dinners
• Made with just a handful of ingredients

My recipe for Green Beans Almondine has the perfect combination of richness from the butter and freshness from the green beans. The beans stay perfectly crisp-tender, and the toasted almonds add a nutty crunch that makes it feel a little extra special without being over the top. It’s a flavorful, colorful side that fits right in at a holiday table but is easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

And the best part? It all comes together in one pan. A quick toss with garlic, butter, and almonds, and you’ve got green beans taken to a whole new level. It’s simple, satisfying, and always makes the whole meal feel a little more special.

If you’re in the mood for other ways to dress up green beans, be sure to check out my Green Beans with Bacon and my Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans recipes.

🛒 Ingredients for Green Beans Almondine

• Fresh green beans: Trimmed for even cooking and the best texture.
• Sliced almonds: Toasted for a nutty, crisp bite.
• Fresh garlic, minced: Adds a mild, savory depth.
• Butter: Creates that rich base flavor.
• Olive oil: Helps prevent the butter from burning.
• Lemon: The zest and juice are used to brighten everything up.
• Salt: Brings out all the natural flavors.
• Ground black pepper: Adds a touch of warmth and balance.

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Large skillet
• Large pot
• Mixing bowl
• Spider

🔪 How to Make Keto Green Beans Almondine

How to Boil Green Beans

Wash and trim the green beans, then boil them in salted water for a few minutes or until almost tender. You don’t want them completely done, because they’ll finish cooking in the butter sauce.

How long to boil green beans will depend on their size. Average sized green beans will take about 7-8 minutes, while the haricot verts will be ready closer to 4-5 minutes.

Drain the green beans using a colander or spider and add them into a bowl with ice water to stop them from cooking further.

This also sets a beautiful green color.

In a large skillet, add in the butter and olive oil and turn the heat to low.  Once the butter has melted, add in the almonds and toss to coat. 

Once the the almonds just start to toast, stir in the garlic and cook for about 20 seconds.  Don’t allow the garlic to brown, or it will become bitter.

Add in the green beans, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper to taste, then toss to coat. Serve once the green beans are warmed through.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a touch of butter or olive oil.

Freezer: Not recommended because green beans lose their texture when frozen and reheated.

🍴 What to Serve with Green Beans Almondine

That’s the beauty of this low carb side dish. Green beans with almonds will go beautifully with almost any of your Keto main courses. If you’re wanting a little inspiration, check out some of these all time favorites:

• Instant Pot Roast
• Pork Chops with Bacon Mushroom Gravy
• Blackened Salmon
• Grilled Chicken with Rosemary Citrus Glaze
• Cilantro Lime Shrimp Skewers
• Chicken Francese
• Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin

💡 Tips

• Choose green beans that are firm, bright, and free of blemishes for the best results.
• Avoid using older, limp beans. They’ll turn mushy no matter how you cook them.
• Salt the boiling water generously; it seasons the beans from the inside out.
• Zest the lemon before juicing it. Doing it afterward is harder and you’ll get less zest.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Almonds: Swap sliced almonds for slivered or chopped almonds for a chunkier texture.

• Cheese: Try topping with a sprinkle of Parmesan for a light nutty flavor.

• Bacon: Mix in a handful of cooked bacon crumbles for a smoky twist.

• Shallots: Add a few thinly sliced shallots to sauté with the almonds for extra depth.

• Glaze: A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a tangy touch.

• Tomatoes: Toss in a few cherry tomato halves for a pop of color and freshness.

What Green Beans Are Best for Green Beans Almondine?

Fresh greens beans are always a great option. But if you have trouble accessing them, you can always use fresh frozen green beans. They usually come already trimmed and ready to use.

As another alternative, you can use canned green beans, whole or French style. Canned vegetables will gave a softer texture but they’ll work fine if that’s all you can find. Just be sure to drain them really well.

What Does Almondine Mean?

Almondine, or sometimes seen as Almandine, just means garnished with almonds. In the culinary world, you will sometimes see fish or other green vegetables, like asparagus used with Almondine. Regardless of which way you spell it, it’s a delicious way to add texture and flavor to green beans.

Are Green Beans Keto?

When you started Keto, I am sure you heard that it’s best to eliminate beans from your diet. And while, green beans are technically a legume,
they’re significantly lower in carbs than most legumes making them perfectly fine for those on Keto or other low carb diets.

What are the Carbs in Green Beans?

There are 10 grams of carbs in 1 cup of green beans. There are 4 grams of fiber making the net carbs come in only around 6 grams. How is that for low carb!?

Can I use Other Nuts in Green Beans Almondine?

If you prefer to use another nut or have an almond allergy, pecans or walnuts can be used. Both have different flavor profiles but they will give you that bit of a crunch you’re looking for in Green Beans with Almonds.

Can I Make Green Beans with Almonds in Advance?

Absolutely! They’re perfect for meal prepping. When you’re serving a big meal and need as many time saving ideas you can find, this Green Bean Almondine recipe is perfect.

Prepare the recipe as normal but shorten the cooking time by just a few minutes. Store in an air tight container over night or up to a couple of days in the fridge.

To reheat them, you can put them in a casserole dish in a 350F oven until heated through. You can also heat them in a large skillet until just heated through.

🍽️ More Keto Sides

• Shredded Brussels Sprouts
• Creamed Spinach
• Grilled Broccolini
• Green Beans Almondine
• Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

*Originally published on October 20, 2020, updated on November 14, 2025 with improvements to the recipe, new photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.