Whole30 Green Beans Almondine
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this Whole30 Green Beans Almondine—a wholesome, dairy-free twist on a classic French recipe! Crisp-tender green beans are sautéed in rich, nutty ghee and infused with the delicate flavors of garlic and bright lemon zest. Tossed with perfectly toasted slivered almonds for a buttery crunch, this dish is as elegant as it is diet-friendly. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a quick and satisfying addition to any Whole30 meal plan or holiday spread. Naturally gluten-free and paleo, this recipe is a vibrant, guilt-free way to indulge in a timeless classic!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup water
Directions
Step 1
Begin by trimming the ends of the green beans and washing them thoroughly under cold water.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the slivered almonds. Toast the almonds by stirring frequently until they become golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Once toasted, remove the almonds from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add ghee and allow it to melt completely. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the prepared green beans to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes, coating them well in the ghee and garlic.
Step 5
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the green beans to steam for about 5 minutes or until they are tender-crisp, stirring once halfway through.
Step 6
Remove the lid and continue to cook until any remaining water evaporates.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to low, add the toasted almonds back to the skillet, along with the lemon zest, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything together until the green beans are well-coated.
Step 8
Transfer the green beans almondine to a serving dish and serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (804.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 794.3 |
| Total Fat 62.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 80mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1197.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.4g | |
| Protein 23.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 343.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1494.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories