These simply prepared beans put a touch of bright color on an autumn buffet. Look for young Blue Lake beans or slender French haricots verts.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings
10
Ingredients
Coarse salt, to taste
2 lb. (1 kg) slender green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup (2 1/2 oz./75g) 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
Directions
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, Entertaining, by George Dolese (Oxmoor House, 2004).
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LauraCooks from
So easy and good, my mother in law likes it!This dish is insanely easy to make and always wows! My mother in law brags to people about my green bean recipe. THIS is my brag worthy recipe.
There's something special about the toasted almonds and still crispy green beans that make you want to eat this all by itself. I have made this at least a dozen times and always come back. If you want something easy and beautiful for a big dinner, this is your winner!!!
Date published: 2021-07-31
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NouveauChef from
Best Holiday Side DishI have made these several times for family Holiday parties and each time they have been a big hit. Would highly recommend even if just for a normal week night meal!
Date published: 2015-12-11
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CazW from
Good Easy Vegetable Side DishI first cooked this dish last Thanksgiving where I prepped the beans the night before. Doing that makes the whole dish so easy. We've enjoyed this recipe many times since - quick, simple and ready in 10 minutes - what's not to like?!
Date published: 2012-09-28
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Kylesboo from
basic green bean recipeI wasn't overly impressed with these beans. They were okay. I like my own green bean recipe way more.
