Green Beans With Almonds
This green bean almondine is a delightful side dish that brings together tender green beans, crunchy slivered almonds, and savory shallots. The beans are cooked to perfection and then sautéed with shallots until they are flavorful and delicious. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant colors and wonderful textures. Serve this green bean almondine as a tasty addition to your next meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Coarse salt, to taste
- 2 lb. slender green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 4 shallots, thinly sliced
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Fill a large pot three-fourths full of lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. (The beans can be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance, covered tightly and refrigerated until ready to use.)
- In a large fry pan over medium heat, toast the almonds, stirring continuously, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the shallots and sauté until translucent and beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir in the beans. Sauté, stirring continuously, until heated through and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley and almonds. Transfer to a warmed serving bowl and serve immediately. Serves 8 to 10.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma, <i>Entertaining</i>, by George Dolese (Oxmoor House, 2004).
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