Sometimes there’s nothing better than an old-fashioned, tried and true side dish like these green beans. When our kids were still at home I could always count on this dish to be eaten without any complaints. I still make them whenever they come over for dinner. 😉
Green Beans Almandine
- fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
- a little butter or olive oil,
- sliced almonds
- a pinch or two of sea salt
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the beans.
Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until just tender.
Drain the beans and set them aside.
Heat a little butter or olive oil in a heavy pan.
When hot add a pinch of salt and a generous handful of sliced almonds.
Sauté the almonds until they start to brown a little.
Now add the green beans, stir well and sauté everything over medium heat.
Keep stirring and sautéing until the beans are very tender and the almonds crisp up.
Season with a sprinkle of salt and serve.
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you always have such healthy meals served up Sabine!
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Last night I made pizza! 😉 But in general I try to make healthy food.
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Pizza can be a healthy choice,It all depends what the toppings are.
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True! I put on tomato sauce, fresh spinach, mushrooms, red onion and a little bit of cheese. We really enjoyed it!
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Even better if you make your own tomato sauce and crust I bet!
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Yes! I made the crust but not the sauce.
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I never thought to saute green beans before; I always steam them. But is a great idea to keep them crisp. Thanks!
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You’re welcome, LuAnne! We have been eating them this way for a long time and not one person has ever not liked them.
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Yum! Green beans are probably my favorite vegetable. I like them raw, cooked slow for hours like my grandparents did, steamed, roasted you name it! Thanks for sharing, Sabine.
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Same here! Green beans are tasty any which way. I’m going to plant some shortly. Be safe and happy! 🙋♀️
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This looks delicious Sabine – I was smiling that you still make it for your kids as it was a favorite growing up.
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Yes, some things never go out of style. We love green beans and I will plant some again in the garden this spring. 😊
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Do you make them with spaetzle? My father liked a product, maybe Green Giant which had the spaetzle noodles mixed in with the green beans. Then they discontinued them so my mom used to make it for him from scratch.
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No, I’ve never had green beans with Spaetzle. We always made Cheese Spaetzle or ate them with wild mushrooms and had a big salad alongside. I do make my own sometimes and they are better than anything store-bought! I bet your mom’s were very good!
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Green Giant frozen green beans with spaetzle were a regular staple in the house then my mom made them. My mom used to make homemade chicken noodle soup and her noodles were the consistency of spaetzle, only in bigger clumps (for lack of a better word). She never used a traditional type of noodle. It was a full-bodied soup due to the use of them.
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Sounds like your mom was a terrific cook! 🙂
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She was a good cook Sabine and she enjoyed making meals and baking too. I always appreciated her cooking/baking and find now I appreciate it even more since I do miss those nice meals and treats.
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Yum🍲
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Indeed! I hope everything’s okay with you, Arlene! 🙋♀️
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