Green Beans With Toasted Almonds Nice Side Dish Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Place 1" of water and beans in a 3 quart saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat then reduce to medium. Cover, cook until beans are crisp-tender. Around 6-10 minutes. Drain
• 2. Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add almonds and cook and stir until almonds are golden brown around one to two minutes.
• 3. Remove from heat and stir in beans. Season with salt and pepper. A member Nancy made a suggestion to cook the beans in bacon drippings and sprinkle lemon zest on them. 6 Servings ~~ 5 1/2 cups total

Steps:

• Clean and trim green beans.
• Simmer in lightly salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes.
• Drain and rinse in cold water to keep the color bright; set aside.
• Put remaining ingredients (except almonds) in a saucepan over medium heat and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add green beans and almonds and stir briefly to coat.

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together mustard, vinegar, shallot and oil.
• Prepare a bowl with ice water.
• In a saucepan with a small amount of water, blanch/steam the beans until JUST firm-tender (about 3-4 minutes); drain through a colander, then immediately transfer to the bowl of ice water just for a couple of minutes to cool and keep the colour.
• Remove the beans to a bowl and dry well patting with paper towels.
• Drizzle the dressing over the beans; toss to combine.
• Season with black pepper and a pinch of salt.
• Add in blue cheese and almonds; toss to combine.
• Transfer to a serving plate or bowl, and sprinkle with more sliced toasted almonds.
• Serve at room temperature.
• Delicious!