GREEN BEANS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Post Date:
13Mar, 2023
HOW TO PREPARE
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Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. Green Beans, trimmed2 Tbls. Unsalted Butter1/2 cup Raw Sliced Almonds2 Garlic Cloves, finely mincedZest of Small Lemon2 tsp. Freshly Squeezed Lemon JuiceSalt to tasteFreshly Ground Black Pepper to tasteHow to prepare the Beans:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt. Salting the cooking water ensures that the beans will be seasoned properly inside and out.
- Blanch the green beans for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until they are crisp-tender. It's important to slightly undercook the green beans because they will keep cooking when you transfer them to the skillet.
- Meanwhile, toast almonds in the oven at 300-325 F until golden.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat until lightly bubbling. Reduce the heat and add minced garlic. Keep stirring for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the blanched green beans from the boiling water directly to the skillet. Saute briefly, gently tossing the beans until evenly combined and the green beans are tender.
- Add the lemon zest and lemon juice and toss one more time.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Sprinkle toasted Almonds over the top and serve immediately.