Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Saut'eed Green Beans With Almonds





Saut'eed Green Beans With Almonds

2 handfuls of green beans, ends trimmed
kosher salt
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion sliced
scant 1/4 cup sliced almonds
freshly ground black pepper

1. In a 2 quart pot, boil water and add about 1 Tablespoon salt.
2. Reduce heat to a slow boil, add green beans to pot. Cook for 5 minutes, or just until beans are tender.
3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in medium pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add onions to pan with a generous pinch of salt. Sautè 4 minutes, until softened. Add almonds to pan.
5. Drain green beans and add to pan with onions and almonds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sautè for 1-2 minutes, or until beans are coated with olive oil and heated through.
6. Serve warm. Serves 2.

I was delighted with this recipe from  randomanderson.wordpress.com. Very simple, quick way to fix green beans and they taste great.