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15-Minute Sautéed Green Beans Almondine

Name: 15-Minute Sautéed Green Beans Almondine
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 2 shallots (finely chopped); 1 lb green beans (trimmed); 1/2 tsp sea salt (finely ground); pinch pepper; zest of 1 lemon; 1 tbsp lemon juice

An easy classic French dish of sautéed greens beans and garlic, toasted almonds and a squeeze of lemon. Comes together in 15 minutes for a fresh, citrusy, and nutty side dish.

Prep Time: 8

Cook Time: 7

Total Time: 15

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May 10, 2022 (Last updated Oct 29, 2025) by Hannah Sunderani

Green beans almondine is a classic French-dish, made of sautéed greens beans, garlic, toasted almonds and a squeeze of lemon. It’s a crisp, citrusy and nutty side dish made with whole food ingredients. (If you ask me, it’s far too delicious for how quickly it comes together!)

You can find this recipe on p. 223 my Two Spoons Cookbook along with 100 more French-Inspired Vegan Recipes.

Lucky for you, I’m sharing this recipe as an exclusive on the blog! To give you a taste of what to expect in my cookbook. I really think you’re going to LOVE this recipe (and the cookbook) as much as we do.

So, let me tell you exactly how to make these Green Beans Almondine!

green beans sauteed in a skillet and sprinkled with toasted almonds. A wooden fork is in the skillet for serving.

Green Beans Almondine Recipe

This green beans almondine recipe is:

vegan and gluten-free
bright and refreshing
requires just 7 ingredients
ready in 20 minutes from start to finish
a classic and crowd-pleasing side dish (not just with vegans)

As you can see, this recipe is a must-make side dish! It’s perfect for the summer months when green beans are in season, and during Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas for a simple wholesome side dish. (It’s popular holiday side delicious served alongside my ultimate vegan Holiday menu!).

All-in-all, this recipe punches above its weight in terms of taste, considering how simple it is to make.

all of the ingredients required to make green beans almondine separated into individual bowls

INGREDIENT NOTES

Green Beans – The hero of this recipe. I prefer using French Green Beans (haricots verts) because they’re thinner and sweeter, and less tough/chewy. But traditional american green beans also work great in this recipe. Do not use frozen or canned green beans for this recipe. I recipe tested with these options and it wasn’t any good.
Slivered Almonds – Toasted almonds add delicious nutty flavour and crunch to this recipe! I’ve also recipe tested with toasted walnuts and pecans and both were delicious options.
Shallots – Chop shallots adds flavour and earthiness to this dish. I highly recommend using shallots over white or red onion because they’re sweeter and more delicate in flavour. I also recipe tested with a sweet onion and it was nice.
Lemon juice – Brings the burst of citrus flavour to this recipe and really brightens the dish. It’s a beautiful finish to these green beans. I also recipe tested with lime juice and it worked well.

As you can see, the ingredients are so fresh and simple. They’re easy to find and you don’t need to be a seasoned chef to make it. I can honestly eat this entire dish in one sitting, and have zero guilt about it!

How to make Green Beans Almondine

This recipe is so easy and straight forward to make. The whole recipe can be made in 15 minutes!

almond slivers in a skillet that have been toasted until brown and golden — Toast the almonds in a small skillet on medium heat until golden brown.

cooked shallots and garlic in a skillet — Toast the almonds in a small skillet on medium heat until golden brown.

Watch the How-to Video:

Make these Green Beans Almondine with me on my YouTube Channel and see just how easily this recipe comes together!

Do you have to blanch the green beans?

Blanching is a starting additional step of submerging the green beans to a large pot of salted boiling water for a few minutes, then transferring to a bowl of ice cold water to pre-cook the vegetables.

You’ll be pleased to hear that this recipe does not require blanching!

These green beans almondine come together perfectly without the hassle of blanching by using a large deep skillet, which disperses the heat well enough for even cooking.

In addition, cooking on high heat and stirring frequently allows the green beans to achieve the vivid green exterior and crunchy al-dente interior texture.

greens beans almondine being served in a white bowl. The bowl is on a light backdrop and there is a little bowl at the top filled with almonds and a plate peeking out of the top right hand corner.

close up of green beans almondine served in a white bowl.

So there we have it, a quick and simple recipe for green beans almondine that’s bright, citrusy, nutty, and comes together far too easily for how delicious it is! A 15-minute classic french side-dish that’s popular with vegan and non-vegan alike.

I really think you’re going to enjoy this recipe as much as we do! And, if you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have.

And of course, tag me on Instagram with your pictures using the hashtag #twospoons and #thetwospoonscookbook. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations!

And give the cookbook a peek when you have a chance! If you love this recipe then I’m sure you’re going to love the other 100 French-inspired vegan recipes from the cookbook.

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