French Green Beans Haricots Verts With Lemon And Almonds Food

HARICOT VERT - FRENCH GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND SLICED ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large pan over medium high heat, heat oil adding almonds and toss till for 1 minute add garlic to lightly brown add beans and water or broth cover for 5 minutes on low heat.
• Season with salt and pepper.

FRENCH GREEN BEANS ( HARICOTS VERTS) WITH LEMON AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Place whole French beans into a medium size saucepan with 2 to 3 cups of water, and sprinkle 1/8 of a teaspoon of salt over the
• Cover, and on medium heat, bring water to a boil. Lower heat to simmer for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and carefully drain all the water from the pot. (I do this with a pot holder to hold the lid slightly open and tilt the pot over my sink to drain the water).
• Return the pot with the beans to the stove, remain covered and allow the beans to steam for 2 minutes longer, or until they are tender to the bite. Be careful not to over cook them, or you will have mushy beans.
• Here's a tip: Take a bean and bite into one. If it has reached the tenderness to your liking, then transfer them to a bowl and allow the beans to cool completely.
• Drizzle the olive oil over them, then the lemon juice. Toss gently to combine. Transfer to a serving platter. Taste a bean, and sprinkle lightly with salt over them to taste. Place a few lemon slices on both ends of the platter, as garnish. Set the dish aside to serve at room temperature, or chill before serving. Just before serving the French beans, sprinkle on top with sliced almonds.

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Cook the green beans in a pot with salted water until JUST tender (about 5 minutes, you can steam the also) drain and transfer to a large bowl of ice water to cool; drain and pat dry with a paper towel (this can be done a day ahead).
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add in chopped almonds, and toss with butter; saute the nuts until they are lightly browned and crisp (about 2-3 minutes).
• Add in beans, and toss to combine with the nuts until heated through (about 3-4 minutes).
• Mix in the lemon peel; cook 1 minute.
• Mix in the chopped parsley.
• Season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a bowl.
• Delicious!