Fresh Green Beans
"An explanation of how you can get a lot more from simple ingredients by adding a "pairing" flavour.
This one goes exceptionally well when served as a "side" to roast pork.
Check your beans that they feel "crisp" and not "leathery" (Do they "snap" easily, and leak a bit of juice? If not, don't buy them)"
photo by Bergy
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 3
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 30 -40 fresh green beans
- 5 -6 drops almond extract
- 1 ounce slivered almonds
directions
- Clean the beans, "tip and toe" them, and cut to 1" lengths.
- Boil salted water in a pot and add the almond extract when boiling.
- Place the beans and almond slivers in a steaming basket and cook until just about done (still some "crunch" left in the bean, but not chewy).
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Reviews
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Excellent! What a great way to make fresh green beans something really special. Almond extract? Who knew? What a great addition that really revs up the almond flavor! Thanks John! -
Loved the beans - the few drops of almond extract in the water gives that extra bit of flavor - I used toasted almonds and they gave a mellow almond taste. Do not over cook your beans. I cut the recipe back to 2 sevings with no problem Thanks John for posting the recipe
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