Green Beans Almondine
This colorful, fresh, and tasty dish is as delicious as it is pretty to look at. The garlic is a terrific balance to the nuttiness of the almonds and the entire dish has a wonderful crunch to it. It's just perfect with fish, chicken or meat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. fresh green beans string beans can be used instead
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2+ cup slivered almonds
- 1+ tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
Instructions
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Put ice into a deep bowl and fill with cold water. Set aside. In a large microwavable dish add the green beans and salt and a 1/2 cup water. Microwave for about 2 minutes.
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Remove the beans from the hot water and put them into the cold water. This stops the cooking and keeps the beans bright green.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet. On low heat, add the garlic and black pepper. Remove the beans from the ice water and drain and dry well. Add the beans and the almonds to the pan. Toss to make sure the beans and nuts are well-coated with garlic and oil. When beans are heated, remove and place on a serving platter.