Haricot Vert - French Green Beans With Garlic and Sliced Almonds

Rita~'s Note:

This side or I would eat this as a snack. It has a garlicy, crisp, squeaky bite to it! Tossed with almonds. Use tender, young, thin beans.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb French style green bean , rinsed and microwaved for 4 minutes
• 2 -4 garlic cloves , minced
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄8;-¼ cup water or 1⁄8;-¼ cup chicken broth
• coarse sea salt , to season
• pepper (to season)

Directions:

1. In a large pan over medium high heat, heat oil adding almonds and toss till for 1 minute add garlic to lightly brown add beans and water or broth cover for 5 minutes on low heat.
2. Season with salt and pepper.

Reviews

[Acadia*]

I loved this recipe! I actually didn't use haricot verts as my grocery store didn't have them so I just used regular green beans. I will be making this again and again! Thanks for posting. Made for the casual Veg N swap tag for December 2011.

[wineo]

Great recipe. I had 8 ounces of Hericot Verts on hand so I only added about a tablespoon of water at the end -- it was not watery at all. Seasoning with course sea salt is a must. Overall, very simple, healthy and delicious!

[Fluffkins]

This is so delicious, even without almonds! (Never tried it with almonds because I didn't have any on hand). Have made it about 3 times now and it makes a great side dish. Microwaved the beans for 2 minutes instead of 4 and have used garlic powder in the past, when I had no minced garlic on hand. Now I just buy a jar of minced garlic - makes things so much easier. I use about 1/4 chicken broth - it makes a difference. Water doesn't seem to bring out the flavor as well in this dish. I have chopped up scallions before and thrown it in and have put in some diced caramelized onions for added flavor. Very good and highly recommended! It's the only way I make french green beans!