Almond Green Beans
These bright green beans are nutty and buttery! They're great on their own or saddled next to a juicy steak, fried chicken or an oven roasted salmon.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Frozen thin green beans (haricots verts)
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2/3 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
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Heat bacon grease or olive oil over medium high heat
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Add frozen green beans
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Cook over high heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Then turn the heat down to low, add the garlic salt, cover, and let them steam for 5-10 minutes.
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While they are steaming, add the sliced almonds to a dry skillet over medium heat. WATCH them carefully, moving them around the pan, until they are lightly toasted.
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Add the almonds to the green beans and serve.
Recipe Notes
Even though bacon grease, butter, or oil is added, this dish has a lower fat content because most of that is left in the pan and not put on the plate.
If you are using fresh green beans, the cook time will increase. Allow for an extra 15 minutes of cooking over higher heat and at least 10 more minutes while steaming. Continue to taste and adjust to your preference.
Variations:
Garlic Lover Green Beans: In the last few minutes over high heat, add 1 clove of chopped garlic.
Drizzle with tomato sauce or béchamel.
Plate Partners:
Restaurant Style Steak, Pecan Crusted Salmon, Fried Chicken Nuggets, or Sous Vide Chicken in Mushroom Sauce