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Haricots Verts with Almonds

By Colin Cowie

3.9

(10)

Small, slender green beans can stand in for the haricots verts, a petite French variety, in this easy classic.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds haricots verts, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook beans in medium pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water to cool quickly. Pat beans dry. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and chill.)

    Step 2

    Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and half of almonds and toss until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season beans with salt and pepper. Transfer beans to platter. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

TagsGreen BeanBean and LegumeVegetableAlmondNutSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeVegetarianVeganKetoQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessWeeknight MealsSauteBon Appétit
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