Green Beans Almondine has buttery almonds on delicate sautéed beans. This lovely, simple French side dish is excellent.
– 16 ounces fresh green beans washed and trimmed– 2 tablespoon butter– ⅓ cup slivered almonds– 3 cloves garlic, minced– ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)– 2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice– Salt and pepper to taste
INGREDIENTS
Boil water in a large pot over medium-high heat. Make an ice bath by filling a big bowl with water and ice.
Step 1
INSTRUCTIONS
Boil water in a saucepan, then add beans and cook for 3 to 3 ½ minutes. Cook thin French-style beans for 2–3 minutes. To stop cooking, remove the beans with tongs and place them in the ice bath.
Step 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add slivered almonds to heated butter and sauté for 3 minutes until golden brown. Continue cooking 30 seconds with garlic and red pepper flakes.
Step 3
Add sieved green beans to the pan. Coat in butter and sauté one minute to warm. Season with salt and pepper and lemon juice. Serve now.