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Close-up of a Thanksgiving Green Beans Recipe dish topped with toasted almonds and crispy shallots.

Thanksgiving Green Beans Recipe Everyone Asks For

This recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional green beans, perfect for your Thanksgiving feast. It's designed to be crowd-pleasing, accommodating dietary needs while delivering exceptional flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish, Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Green Beans
  • 1 pound haricots verts or slender green beans trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon + 1/2 cup divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt to taste
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter sliced into several pieces
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup shallot thinly sliced (about 1 small)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the sliced almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove from oven and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet along with 1 tablespoon of water, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the beans are tender-crisp.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and the remaining 1/2 cup of water. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
  5. Transfer the green beans to a serving dish. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish is naturally gluten-free and can be made diabetic-friendly by adjusting the amount of lemon juice and ensuring no added sugars are used. For a make-ahead option, you can blanch the green beans and prepare the almond topping separately, then combine and warm them before serving.

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