Side dishe for 4

Green Beans Almondine

Name: Green Beans Almondine
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/8 tsp black pepper (optional); 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (optional); 2 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest

$5.07for 415 minServes 4

Green beans are quickly cooked, then tossed with buttery toasted almonds, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

Photo: natashaskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Green beans, 1 lb$2.49/lb typical	1 lb	$2.49Typical price
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.57Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.07

Swaps

Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Gluten-free Low-carb Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$1.27 per serving$5.07 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb green beans
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/8 tsp black pepper (optional)
1/4 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Steps

Trim the green beans and cook them in boiling water for 4 minutes, then drain well.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the almonds and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until lightly toasted.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the green beans, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, then toss for 2 minutes before serving.