Sauteed Green Beans with Almond Slivers
| Prep Time: 10 min | Serves: 8 |
| Cooking Time: 15 min | Yield: 8 servings |
This an easy to make sure to please salad variation. Fresh green beans, tomatoes and lemon are loaded with nutrients and flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh Green Beans
- 3 tbsp Slivered Raw Almonds
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, Fresh Squeezed (2 Tbsp/1 Oz)
Directions
Blanch the green beans.
Boil salted water in a medium/large pot.
Have green beans prepped - cut off ends, and cut in half or keep whole.
Have a large bowl of ice water ready.
Boil green beans for 8-10 minutes.
Remove green beans and place in ice water bath to stop the cooking process and keep their gorgeous green color.
Drain.
Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to sauté pan over medium heat.
In a salad/mixing bowl, combine green beans and drizzle with remaining olive oil, toss. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice, toss. Add in almonds, toss and serve.
Enjoy!