Green Beans Almondine
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Green Beans Almondine
Description
Begin by blanching trimmed green beans in salted boiling water briefly, then shocking them in ice water to preserve their vibrant color and crisp-tender texture. After drying, the beans are sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil with thinly sliced shallots and salt until the shallots soften and green beans warm through.
Toasted sliced almonds add a nutty crunch toasted separately to golden brown before being combined back with the beans. Grated fresh garlic and fresh lemon juice are added off the heat, contributing bright and fragrant notes. Finished with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, this dish offers a simple but refined blend of texture and flavor.
Green Beans Almondine pairs well as a fresh vegetable side with poultry, fish, or pork dishes. The method preserves the beans’ natural sweetness and crispness, lifted by the crunch of nuts and the acidity of lemon.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces green beans preferably haricot verts, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons almonds sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more for seasoning, sea salt
- 1 garlic grated, clove
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and set a large bowl of ice water nearby. Drop the green beans into the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain, and immediately immerse in the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain, and transfer to a towel to dry.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds to the dry skillet and toast until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the almonds from the pan and set aside.
- Add the oil to the pan (turn down the heat down if necessary), then add the shallot and the salt and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the green beans and sauté, 2 to 4 more minutes, until the green beans are warmed through and tender. Remove the pan from the heat, add the garlic and lemon juice and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving dish. Top with the almonds and serve.
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