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    Green Beans Almondine

    October 20, 2020 by Keto Cooking Christian Leave a Comment

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    Green Beans Almondine is a delicious way to dress up ordinary green beans, making them an elegant, Keto side dish that's perfect for the holidays!

    overhead view of green beans with almonds
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    • What's in Green Beans Almondine
    • How to Make the Best Green Bean Almondine Recipe
    • What Green Beans Are Best for Green Beans Almondine?
    • What Does Almondine Mean?
    • Are Green Beans Keto?
    • What are the Carbs in Green Beans?
    • Can I use Other Nuts in Green Beans Almondine?
    • What Can I Serve with Green Beans Almondine?
    • Can I Make Green Beans with Almonds in Advance?
    • More Keto and Low Carb Sides

    I'm not sure about you, but to me, this year just seems to have flown by! With the holiday's approaching, low carb side dishes are always on my mind. After all, holiday meals don't have to be off limits to those following Keto or a low carb diet.

    green beans with almonds in white bowl overhead

    Traditional green bean casseroles usually have a gravy or sauce that's loaded with carbs. By creating a rich and buttery lemon sauce, you eliminate those extra carbs but spare nothing on flavor!

    close up of green beans with almonds

    Green Beans Almondine is a classic French dish that uses simple, every day ingredients, almonds and green beans. Fresh lemon and butter is added for a sauce that adds that special touch and amazing flavors.

    What's in Green Beans Almondine

    • Fresh green beans
    • Sliced almonds
    • Garlic
    • Butter
    • Olive oil
    • Lemon zest and juice
    • Salt and pepper

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make the Best Green Bean Almondine Recipe

    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 6-7 minutes, while the haricot verts will be ready closer to 4-5 minutes.

    green beans in boiling water

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

    green beans in ice bath

    This also sets a beautiful green color.

    green beans cooked in collander

    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. 

    almonds toasting in skillet with butter and garlic

    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.

    green beans in skillet with toasted almonds

    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.

    overhead view of green beans with almonds

    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.

    overhead closeup of green beans with almonds

    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.

    green beans in collander

    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.

    green beans with almonds in white bowl overhead

    What Can I 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
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    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.

    If you're looking for even more time saving meal prep info, check out this article, "25 Easy Keto Meal Prepping Ideas."

    More Keto and Low Carb Sides

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

    Green Beans Almondine is a delicious way to dress up ordinary green beans, making them an elegant, Keto side dish that's perfect for the holidays!
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    Author: Julianne
    Servings 8
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    PREP 5 minutes mins
    COOK 7 minutes mins
    TOTAL 12 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans
    • ½ cup sliced almonds
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Zest and juice of ½ lemon
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and trim the green beans, then boil them in salted water for a few minutes or until almost tender. Drain the green beans 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. Do not 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.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Calories 101kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Green Beans Almondine
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    101
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    7
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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