GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND ALMONDS

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This green bean dish is absulutely delicious! Double the recipe to serve more than 6 people, or just double the recipe anyway LOL!. You can steam the beans, cover and chill up to a day in advance. Coarsley chopped pecans or walnuts can be substituted for the sliced almonds if desired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 16m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
7 tablespoons butter (can use a bit less)
1 cup almonds, coarsley chopped (or sliced)
1 tablespoon minced lemon peel (use the yellow part only, can use a bit more lemon peel)
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
salt and pepper

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!

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