Sautéed String Beans with Almonds
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Total time: 19 min • Prep: 8 min • Cook: 11 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy
Forget fattening green bean casserole. These string beans are simple and flavourful, with lots of almond crunch.
Ingredients
Slivered almonds
½ tbsp(s)
Olive oil
2 tsp(s)
Garlic
3 clove(s), large, minced
Uncooked green snap beans
8 cup(s), fresh, trimmed, or thawed if frozen
Chicken broth
½ cup(s), or vegetable broth
Table salt
½ tsp(s), or to taste
Black pepper
¼ pinch(es), freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
1
Place almonds in a large dry skillet and place pan over medium heat. Cook until nuts are golden brown, shaking pan frequently, about 2 to 4 minutes. Remove nuts from pan; set aside.
2
Heat oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook , stirring, 1 minute. Add string beans and sauté 1 minute. Add broth to pan; cover and steam until string beans are crisp-tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper; stir to coat. Remove from heat; stir in toasted almonds. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.
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