Buttered Almond Green Beans

Green beans are in season July-late September in the south. I usually have more than I know what to do with. This recipe uses the tender, young beans. The almonds are a great source of nutrients, including protein plus they add great flavor.

Serves 12
Cook Time 15 min.

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds slender green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 oz. slivered almonds
  • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions:

    Heat oil in large saute pan. Add beans, cover and cook until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Melt butter and toss with almonds, toast in oven until lightly golden. Add to green beans and toss. Cook until hot, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Terri's Tips:

  • toast almonds in microwave for about 30 seconds, toss and continue in microwave for about 30 more seconds.

    Cooking Wiser:

  • Presteam green beans in chicken broth (or vegetable broth) until crisp tender and decrease butter and oil by half (1 tablespoon each).

    Make it your own

    Add 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
    Use pecans to replace the almonds
    Add 3 tablespoons orange juice and zest from one orange