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    Home / Recipes / Keto Sides

    Green Beans Almondine (or Amandine)

    By Lisa MarcAurele on Sep 30, 2021 16 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure

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    Green beans almondine is a quick and easy side dish that blends green beans with almonds. It's a buttery dish that can be easily prepared in fifteen minutes or less.

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    • Ingredients Needed For Green Beans Almondine
    • How To Make Green Beans Almondine
    • Frequently Asked Questions About Green Beans Almondine
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    I’ve been looking for more easy keto recipes to share with minimal ingredients.  And, when it comes to vegetable side dishes, I like to keep things simple, cooking things like roasted broccoli and cauliflower, mashed turnips, and this super easy green beans almondine.

    Since green beans are one of the few veggies that my husband eats, I cook them quite often!

    Usually, I steam them in the Instant Pot or just sauté them with butter. But, for this time, I decided to dress them up with some almonds in a classic French dish.

    Almondine is simply a dish garnished with almonds. The original French spelling is amandine, and common main ingredients include green beans, fish, potatoes, and asparagus. So you may see it referred to as almondine or amandine.

    Ingredients Needed For Green Beans Almondine

    Each of the ingredients in this easy recipe is very important and adds to the amazing aroma and taste. Here's a bit more information about what I used.

    Butter

    You need some sort of fat to use in the skillet when you sauté the green beans. If you don't want to use butter, you can use ghee or butter-flavored coconut oil.

    Green Beans

    Of course, you need some green beans in this dish! Honestly, fresh-cut green beans are the best kind you can use. Frozen ones will be too soft, and canned green beans do not sauté very well.

    You can use either standard American green beans or French style in the recipe. The only difference is that the American ones tend to be crisper and thicker. So if you prefer green beans that are thinner and more tender, go for the haricots verts or French style.

    Almonds

    These are the other main ingredient in the recipe - it's right in the name. Use either slivered or sliced almonds.

    Spices

    There are three simple things that enhance the flavor of green beans. You'll need whole garlic cloves, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Jarred lemon juice works just fine, but you'll notice a difference if you juice a lemon instead.

    Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

    Quick Tips:

    • You can make this recipe up to 2-3 days ahead of time. Just store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
    • To reheat it, sauté in a tablespoon or two of butter until hot. 
    • For a little extra flavor, you can sprinkle in some fresh-grated parmesan cheese too.

    How To Make Green Beans Almondine

    All the exact steps are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, here are a few extra tips that will help you as you make it.

    Sauté The Green Beans

    In a large skillet over medium heat, the prepared green beans are sautéed in butter over medium-high heat. It takes about five minutes to get them to crisp-tender. Then, remove from pan and transfer to a plate.

    green beans in skillet

    Toast The Almonds

    Add slivered or sliced almonds and garlic to the hot pan. Cook the mixture for a couple of minutes until the almonds are toasted and starting to get golden brown.

    slivered almonds and garlic in skillet

    Mix The Green Beans And Almonds

    Add the green beans back to the pan and mix in with the toasted almonds. Then, stir in salt and pepper along with a squeeze of lemon juice to season and complete the recipe for green beans almondine.

    green beans almondine cooked in skillet

    What To Serve With Green Bean Almondine

    These buttery green beans garnished with almonds go great with any main meat dish. If you are in the mood for some steak, make some sirloin steak tips. They are tender, bite-sized pieces of beef rounds in a mushroom sauce.

    These green beans also taste delicious with crispy baked chicken legs, a budget-friendly main dish that takes little time to prepare.

    If you have an Instant Pot, make some pressure cooker pork loin. It is a slice of juicy and tender meat that cooks up quickly.

    They also taste delicious with seafood! I love this salmon loaf. It is a seafood meatloaf made with canned wild fish.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Green Beans Almondine

    Before we get to the printable recipe card, here are some questions people often ask about how to make this delicious and easy side dish.

    Can the dish be made ahead of time?

    If you’re including this easy side dish in a special meal or holiday dinner, you can make it a day or two before. Then, place it in an appropriately sized baking dish and store it in the refrigerator until it’s ready to be reheated for serving.

    What's the best way to cut the green beans?

    To prepare the dish, I leave the fresh green beans whole and only cut off the ends. However, they can be cut into smaller pieces if desired.

    green beans almondine recipe served on white plate

    How do you reheat green beans almondine?

    You can reheat it in the microwave, in the oven, or in a skillet. I prefer using the stovetop skillet method, but the microwave is best for warming them up quickly.

    For reheating on the stovetop, simply melt a tablespoon or two of butter and then stir fry the green beans with almonds over medium heat until the vegetables are hot. You may need to add more salt and pepper if needed.

    If you want to change things up, you can cook some chopped bacon in the pan first. Then, remove the bacon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Add the prepared green beans and almonds to the hot bacon grease and cook, stirring over medium heat frequently until hot.

    To reheat the green beans almondine in the oven, place it in a covered baking dish for 20 to 30 minutes at 350°F or until hot. In the microwave, you can reheat them much faster by cooking on high for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once in the middle of the cooking time.

    serving green beans almondine on white plate

    Enjoy this long-time family favorite. It's sure to become a low-carb side dish you'll love! And, be sure to let us know what you thought about the recipe in the comments below.

    More Keto Side Dish Recipes

    If you enjoyed this green beans recipe, here are some more keto side dish recipes you should try next! They are some of my favorites!

    • Cauliflower Risotto is a scrumptious recipe with hearty and savory mushrooms.
    • Southern Green Beans With Bacon have the unmistakable salty taste from the bacon and are popular even with people that aren't on the keto diet.
    • Crispy Gluten-Free Grean Bean Fries are a perfect alternative to potato fries, and have the same amazing texture.
    • Keto Broccoli Salad has crispy bacon and lots of creamy cheddar cheese.
    • Oven-Roasted Artichoke Hearts have 7g net carbs in each serving and are worth every single one.

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    Green Beans Almondine

    Author: Lisa MarcAurele
    5 from 10 votes
    Green beans almondine is a quick and easy side dish that blends green beans with almonds. It's a buttery dish that can be easily prepared in fifteen minutes or less.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time1 min
    Total Time11 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings 8 people
    Calories 96

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    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons butter or butter flavored coconut oil
    • 1 pound fresh cut green beans
    • ½ cup slivered almonds or sliced almonds
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice about half a lemon
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green beans and toss to coat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer cooked green beans to a plate.
    • Add almonds and garlic to pan. Cook for a minute or two until fragrant.
    • Return green beans to pan and mix in with almonds. Season with salt and pepper.

    Notes

    May be made up to two or three days ahead. To reheat, simply sauté in a tablespoon or two of butter until hot. The prepared dish can also be microwaved for 2 to 3 minutes on high stirring once in the middle of cooking.
    For a little extra flavor, you can sprinkle in some fresh-grated parmesan cheese too.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 96 | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 4 g | % Carbs: 16 % | % Protein: 12 % | % Fat: 72 % | SmartPoints: 4
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    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    First published on September 22, 2019. Updated on September 30, 2021, with new images and additional recipe information.

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    Comments

    1. Megan Stevens

      September 29, 2019 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      Such a classic holiday recipe, thank you! My family loves this dish!

      Reply
    2. Erin

      September 28, 2019 at 2:10 pm

      I bet this is great with the lemon and garlic! Yum.

      Reply
    3. Hope Pearce

      September 27, 2019 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      Love how simple this side dish but still so tasty, my little one loves green beans, so this was perfect in our house!

      Reply
    4. Meredith

      September 26, 2019 at 9:49 pm

      5 stars
      This is my absolute favorite way to eat green beans - I can't wait to try your recipe!!!

      Reply
    5. paleoglutenfreeguy

      September 26, 2019 at 12:34 pm

      Green beans are kinda boring but this is such a simple way to make them great! Love it!

      Reply
    6. Cheryl Malik

      September 26, 2019 at 11:46 am

      Totally making this for dinner soon. This looks so yummy!

      Reply
    7. RecipesFromTheHomestead

      September 25, 2019 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious recipe! I love the combo of almonds and green beans!

      Reply
    8. easyketodishes

      September 25, 2019 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      These are going to be great for our keto holidays!

      Reply
    9. Tarah

      September 25, 2019 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      This was a recipe that had been in the family but somehow noone could recreate it just right. I'm excited to give this recipe a try!

      Reply
    10. ChihYu

      September 25, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      I adore the classic simplicity of this dish! Great for entertaining or a weeknight family dinner!

      Reply
    11. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica

      September 24, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      This is a classic! Love how easy it is to prepare.. also that we can make in advance and whisk in a little bacon fat for serving with an extra flavour hit!
      YUM!

      Reply
    12. Raia Todd

      September 24, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes! I can't wait to make these!

      Reply
    13. Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving

      September 24, 2019 at 11:42 am

      I never would have thought to pair green beans with almonds but the crisp texture of the almonds would pair nicely with the vegetable. I'll pin this for my holiday board!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        September 24, 2019 at 1:03 pm

        Thanks for sharing! It's a great holiday side dish recipe.

        Reply
    14. Lizzy

      September 23, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      This is such a classic and simple recipe. And it goes well with so many other dishes - thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    15. Mary

      September 23, 2019 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      What an easy side dish idea! Especially love your idea to include lemon on the beans - wouldn't have thought of that!

      Reply

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