Green Bean Almondine
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This classic dish gets a healthy facelift by omitting the butter, oil, and other less than desirable ingredients and keeping the fiber (green beans and almonds) and adding lots of aromatics (shallots and garlic) and a little crunchy sweetness (again, almonds!). Bon appetit!
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare a large bowl with ice and 1 quart of water.
Blanch the beans: Bring the other 3 quarts of water and ½ teaspoon of salt, if using, to a boil.
Add the green beans and cook for 4 minutes. They should be lightly cooked and still retain some crispness.
Drain the beans and immediately plunge the blanched beans into the bowl of iced water. Leave them for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a large stovetop pan on medium-high heat. Add the shallots and slivered almonds. Cook until the shallots are translucent, about 2–3 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add ½ cup vegetable broth to deglaze the pan.
Stir in the green beans, gently tossing to heat.
Add a light squeeze of lemon juice and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve!
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