Make Ahead Green Beans with Garlic Bread Crumbs and Almonds
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Make Ahead Green Beans with Garlic Bread Crumbs and Almonds
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These easy make-ahead green beans are perfect for the holidays! Who’s got time for elaborate side dishes? The simple yet delicious green beans are a must for your Thanksgiving table. Plus, the garlic bread crumbs and almonds add tons of flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans ends trimmed
- 2 teaspoons salt for the boiling water
- water and ice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2-3 teaspoons fresh tarragon minced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or more
- pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot of at least 2 quarts of water over high heat. Add 2 teaspoons salt (Taste it. It should taste like seawater.)
- Wash and trim green beans. When the water is at a rolling boil, add the green beans and cover with a lid.
- If you are making these ahead of time: boil for 3 to 4 minutes, until crisp tender. While it boils, fill a large bowl with ice water. Drain the beans and transfer to the ice bath. When the green beans are no longer warm to the touch, drain them again. Lay out the beans on paper towels and pat dry. Wrap the beans in dry paper towels, place in a large tupperware or ziplock, and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- If you intend to serve the beans right away: boil covered for 5-6 minutes, until crisp tender. Don't bother with an ice bath. Drain them and put them on a platter. Salt and pepper to taste, then keep warm (I set mine in the microwave. Not on.)
- Mince the garlic and chop the tarragon. Set aside.
- In a large dry skillet, add the sliced almonds and stir over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add the panko bread crumbs and stir for 1 more minute, until toasted and fragrant. (Don't walk away! This goes from toasty to burned pretty quick. Keep stirring.)
- Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Add the garlic and tarragon, 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more), pepper, and set aside.
- (To reheat refrigerated green beans: Add 1/4 cup water and the cold green beans to the same skillet and stir over HIGH heat until hot. Salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a platter, discard any liquid.)
- In the same skillet: melt 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Add the almond mixture and stir frequently until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Top the green beans with the almonds and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can toast the almonds and bread crumbs up to 2 days in advance, but don't add the herbs and garlic until the day you are serving.
- If you don't like tarragon, any herb can be substituted.
- Source: This recipe is adapted from Cook's Illustrated. Do you have that book? A worthy investment.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Potassium
255mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
966IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 966IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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