Green bean almondine with garlic and blue cheese –Are you ready to take your beans to the next level? Forget about plain old green beans; it’s time to jazz them up with a delightful twist! Let’s dive into the scrumptious world of Green Beans Almondine, and guess what? We’re throwing bacon into the mix! Because, why not? Bacon makes everything better, right?
Behold the Marvelous Green Beans Almondine!
These green beans aren’t just a side dish; they are a show-stopping spectacle on your dinner table. Elegant, tasty, and surprisingly easy to make, they’re the perfect sidekick to any main dish. Plus, they have that snazzy presentation that makes you look like a culinary genius!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 slices of bacon, crispy and crumbled (because why not?)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for zing!)
Instructions
- Start by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil. Toss those beautiful green beans in and blanch for about 4–5 minutes. We want them vibrant and tender-crisp. Then, shock them in an ice bath to keep that color poppin’!
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and let it sauté for about 30 seconds until it’s fragrant but not burnt. We want aromatic bliss, not acrid sadness!
- Add the drained green beans into the skillet. Toss them lovingly in that garlicky butter like they’re at a dance party!
- Now sprinkle in those toasted almonds and crumbled bacon, because every dish deserves a fiesta of flavors. Mix and mingle until everything is coated in buttery goodness!
- Finish it off with a squeeze of lemon juice. That little zing will make your taste buds do a happy dance!
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Give it one last toss, and then it’s showtime!
Serve those fancy green beans on a platter and watch your guests’ jaws drop. They’ll think you slaved away for hours when, in reality, you whipped them up while secretly scrolling through memes. Enjoy your Green Beans Almondine with Bacon and be the life of the dinner party!