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Green Beans Amandine

February 10, 2017, By //  by Sonia Leave a Comment

Green Beans Amandine

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Green Beans Amandine

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. 

Green Beans Amandine

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.

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Green Beans Amandine

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
  

  • 2 lb Green Beans (or haricots verts) trimmed
  • 3 Shallots halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 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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Green Beans Amandine - Nutrition Information

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, French Recipes, Gluten-Free, Holidays, Lenten Recipes, Mediterranean Recipes, Paleo, Recipes, Side Dish, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, Whole30 Tagged With: Almonds, Autumn, Clean Eating, Green Beans, Holidays, Make Ahead, Thanksgiving

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