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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This dish may be a classic old standby but the addition of the green onions add a little bit of a change. You can serve it hot or you can serve it as a room temeperature salad by substituting olive oil for the butter and adding a splash of lemon juice or rice wine viniger at the last minute with the salt and pepper. Ingredients:
1 lb. french green beans |
2 t unsalted butter |
1 cup sliced almonds |
1 cup chopped green onions |
salt |
freshly ground pepper |
Directions:
1. Trim the ends of the beans.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
3. Plunge the green beans into the water and cook for 2 minutes.
4. If you are using the thicker beans, cook for 3 minutes.
5. Drain immediately into a collander and plunge into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
6. This blanching will help retain the lovely green color of the beans. Drain again and set aside.
7. In a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium low heat taking care not to burn the butter.
8. Add the slice almonds stirring occasionall until lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
9. Add the green onions and the green beans.
10. Stir until the onions are softened but not browned and the beans are heated through but not overdone, about 2 minutes (longer if you use the thicker beans).
11. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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