Green Beans Almondine
Ingredients
The vegetables
-
1
lb
green beans
-
4
cloves
garlic
-
1
fat
shallot
-
1
lemon
lemon zest
The flavorings
-
3
tablespoons
olive oil
-
⅓
cup
sliced almonds
-
½
teaspoon
black pepper
-
a pinch
red pepper flakes
-
½
teaspoon
salt
-
1
squeeze
fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the vegetables by trimming the green beans and slicing the garlic and shallot.
- 2. Boil a large pot of salted water.
- 3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and toast the sliced almonds for a few minutes.
- 4. Add garlic and shallot to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- 5. Stir in lemon zest, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, toasting for an additional minute.
- 6. Blanch the green beans in boiling water until tender-crisp.
- 7. Drain the green beans and add them to the skillet, returning the heat to medium-low.
- 8. Season with salt and adjust to taste.
- 9. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- 10. Serve on a platter, ensuring to include all crispy bits from the pan.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4-6
Calories
173
Total fat
13.6g
Total carbohydrates
13.4g
Total protein
4.1g
Sodium
239.4mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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