GREEN BEANS WITH GOAT CHEESE, TOMATOES, AND ALMONDS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, and Almonds Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by franny-2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 pounds haricots verts (tiny green beans), trimmed
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar*
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 (4-oz.) goat cheese log, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. 2. Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. 3. Whisk together vinegar and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; add olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until blended and smooth. Add cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and green beans; toss to coat. 4. Top green bean mixture with crumbled goat cheese and toasted almonds. *White wine vinegar may be substituted.

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