Garlicky Green Beans Almondine
Servings 4
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- ½ lb. green beans, ends trimmed
- 2 tbsp almond slices
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ small shallot, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Juice & zest from ½ a lemon
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
- Add the butter to the skillet and, once it has melted, add the sliced shallots and minced garlic. Sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly caramelized.
- Using tongs, transfer the crisp-tender green beans from the boiling water directly to the skillet. Sauté briefly, gently tossing the green beans with the almond mixture until evenly combined and tender.
- Add the lemon juice & zest, toss once again, and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Serve immediately. Enjoy.
- Using tongs, transfer the crisp-tender green beans from the boiling water directly to the skillet. Sauté briefly, gently tossing the green beans with the almond mixture until evenly combined and the green beans are tender.
- Add the lemon juice & zest, toss once again, and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Serve immediately. Enjoy.