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green beans… in a variety of ways

Green beans are my go-to vegetable – easy to cook, work with a large variety of main courses, most people enjoy them – and you can add lots of different ingredients for more interesting flavors, textures and color. I prefer the thinner green beans, often called haricot vert.

This is a basic recipe to start but there are many variations – add my fresh tomato sauce on top, or sprinkle with almonds, or add a bit of lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, or saute some shallots and toss – the idea is to get creative or use up what you may have around in your kitchen.

green beans… in a variety of ways

Green beans are my go-to vegetable – easy to cook, work with a large variety of main courses, most people enjoy them – and you can add lots of different ingredients for more interesting flavors, textures and color. I prefer the thinner green beans, often called haricot vert.

This is a basic recipe to start but there are many variations – add my fresh tomato sauce on top, or sprinkle with almonds, or add a bit of lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, or saute some shallots and toss – the idea is to get creative or use up what you may have around in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

Recipe serves: 6 to 8
1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
salt, to taste
olive oil, to taste
optional, pick one
1/2 cup toasted almonds
1 cup fresh tomatoes seasoned with salt and olive oil
1 sauteed shallot and lemon juice
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Green beans are usually served with one side cut and the pointy side left in its natural state.

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  • time
    10 minutes
  • serves
    6
  • skill level
    Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
  • salt, to taste
  • olive oil, to taste

  • optional, pick one

  • 1/2 cup toasted almonds
  • 1 cup fresh tomatoes seasoned with salt and olive oil
  • 1 sauteed shallot and lemon juice

Directions

1
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Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil.

2
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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes.

3
Done

Drain water. Add salt and olive oil to the beans, keep on heat and stir another 2-3 minutes.

4
Done

If adding another seasoning, do now. Toss well, taste and season, taste again.
5
Done

Put in a serving dish and you have a bright and tasty side to any meal.

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