Ingredients for - Green Bean Almondine

1. Fresh green beans, trimmed 1 ½ pounds
2. Water 1 ½ pounds
3. Butter 1 tablespoon
4. Extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ tablespoons
5. Raw slivered almonds ½ cup
6. Salt to taste ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Green Bean Almondine

1 . Stage

Place green beans in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until beans are al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2 . Stage

Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add olive oil and mix thoroughly. Add almond slivers, mix until coated, and spread out evenly in the bottom of the skillet. Stir continuously, until almonds just begin to turn golden brown. Remove almonds to a small bowl and continue stirring for 1 minute until cool enough to taste. Add salt.

3 . Stage

Pour almonds over green beans and toss to ensure even coating. Serve warm.