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Brasserie Haricots Verts with Toasted Almonds Brown Butter

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A quick and elegant side dish featuring slender French green beans tossed in nutty brown butter and crunchy toasted almonds, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) haricots verts (French green beans) or thin regular green beans
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (45g) toasted sliced almonds
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Rinse the haricots verts and trim the ends. Snap in half if thicker for easier eating. Set aside.
  2. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add sliced almonds and toast, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant (3-4 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, bring about 1 inch of salted water to a simmer. Add the beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender and bright green. Drain and transfer to an ice bath or run under cold water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
  4. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the butter slowly. Stir frequently until it foams and turns golden with a nutty aroma. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the drained haricots verts back into the skillet with the brown butter and garlic. Toss to coat evenly. Remove from heat, then stir in toasted almonds and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra toasted almonds, fresh parsley, or red pepper flakes.

Notes

Do not rush the brown butter; watch carefully to avoid burning. Dry beans well after blanching to prevent butter splatter and soggy almonds. Toast almonds separately before adding to the dish. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Adjust lemon juice to taste. Optional additions include Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, or fresh herbs. For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter and omit cheese.

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Keywords: haricots verts, green beans, brown butter, toasted almonds, quick side dish, weeknight recipe, French green beans, easy vegetable side

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