Green Bean Almondine

Name: Green Bean Almondine
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 6 cups tap water; 2.5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 pound trimmed fresh haricot verts (French green beans); 0.25 cup unsalted butter; 0.25 cup sliced almonds; 1 small (about 2 ounces) shallot, chopped (about ¼ cup); 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons fresh juice (from 1 lemon); 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook:25min

Green Bean Almondine may be a classic French side dish, but the combination of vibrant haricots verts, crunchy almonds, and brown butter make it welcome on every Southern table.

Updated at: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:18:12 GMT