Green beans amandine is a classic, healthy and refreshing side dish with earthy flavors. The simple preparation makes it a versatile side to accompany any meal, from a Sunday dinner to an elaborate holiday menu. 

The almonds add some crunchiness and earthy flavor which play nicely with the fresh flavors of the beans and the parsley.
It is a great side dish for any roasted meat or poultry dish.

Looking for more side dishes? 

• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parsnips and Carrots
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sage
• Cauliflower Tabbouleh
• Braised Okra (Bamia) 
• Mayonnaise-Free Potato Salad 
• Roasted Tomato Salsa

Green Beans Amandine

Sonia Skounaki for Primal Mediterranean Gourmet

Green beans amandine is a classic, refreshing side dish with earthy earthly flavors. 

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Side Dish

Servings 10

Ingredients

  

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• 2 lb Green Beans (or haricots verts) trimmed
• 3 Shallots halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 1 ½ tbsp Ghee
• 1 ½ tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• 3 tbsp parsley finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

 

• Fill a large pot with about 5 quarts of water and bring to boil.
• Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Line a baking sheet with paper towels and spread the beans to dry.
• In a large frying pan of sauté skillet, melt the ghee over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
• Add the shallots and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes.
• Increase the heat to medium-high and add the beans and continue sautéing until heated through.
• Season with salt and peppers and stir in the almonds.
• Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with the parsley, and serve.
  

Notes

Make Ahead: The beans can be boiled up to 1 day in advance. Cover in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

This information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although eatmediterraneanfood.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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