Green Beans Almondine

Green beans almondine is a classic french dish that has stood the test of time among all picky eaters. Switch up green beans with asparagus to keep a similar flavor profile in different seasons!

Course

Lunch, Side Dish

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

20 Minutes

Diet

Vegetarian

Cooking Technique

Pressure Cook, Sauté

Keywords

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Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

4-5 Servings

Ingredients

1½ lbs green beans, topped and trimmed
1½ cup water
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, sliced
½ cup slivered almonds
2 lemons, juiced
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Place the cooking rack in the inner pot. Layer in green beans and pour over water. Pressure Cook on High for 0 Minute with a quick release. Remove the green beans and set them aside.
Clean out the inner pot and Sauté on Level 5 for 10 Minutes. Melt the butter and cook until lightly browned.
Add sliced garlic and slivered almonds. Sauté for 3–5 Minutes , until toasted and fragrant.
Add green beans and lemon juice. Stir to combine and Sauté for another 1–2 Minutes . Add salt to taste. Serve warm.