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  • Haricot Verts with Almonds

  • Prep Time 2 min

  • Cook Time 44 min

  • Total Time 46 min

  • Servings 4

  • Skill Easy

Haricot Verts with Almonds

This is a classic dish that is also quick, easy and healthy.

Haricots verts are a thin variety of green beans. Regular green beans will work too, they just might need to boil 1-2 minutes longer.

For a dairy free dish, omit the butter.

Created by: Emily Wilson
Tags: French, Vegetables, Nuts, Dinner Party, Healthy, Brunch, Side Dish, Romantic, Weeknight, Easy, Quick & Easy, Kid Friendly, Dairy

Ingredients

    Produce

    • Haricots Verts
      1 Pound

    Dairy & Eggs

    • Butter, Unsalted
      1/2 Tablespoon

    Dry Goods & Packaged Goods

    • Almonds, Raw and Sliced
      1/4 Cup

    Spice & Baking

    • Black Pepper

    • Kosher Salt

    Condiments, Oils & Dressings

    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
      1 Tablespoon

Kitchen Equipment

    Kitchen Supplies

    • Ice

    • Paper Towels

    Appliances

    • 2 Stove Top

    Cooking Equipment

    • Chef's Knife

    • Colander

    • Cutting Board

    • 1 Heat-Proof Bowl, Large

    • 1 Pot, Large (4-6 QT)

    • 1 Saute Pan, Large

Prep Steps

  1. Cut the stem ends off the haricots verts.

Cook Steps

  1. Fill a large pot 2/3 high with water and cover. Place over high heat. Proceed with next step as water comes to a boil.
  2. Prepare a plate with layers of paper towels. Set the plate near the sink to dry the haricots verts.
  3. Fill a large heat-proof bowl with ice water and set it near the sink to shock the haricots verts.
  4. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Once pan is warm, add the sliced almonds and toast until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Keep a close watch and shake the pan often to prevent burning.
  6. Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the trimmed haricots verts. Boil until tender, but with a slight bite, about 5-7 minutes. Strain and immediately transfer to the bowl of ice water.
  7. Let the haricots verts cool thoroughly in the ice water, about 5 minutes.
  8. Strain the chilled haricots verts from the ice water. Remove any pieces of ice. Transfer to the plate lined with paper towels and dry thoroughly.
  9. Place the almond pan back over medium heat. Add olive oil and warm.
  10. Once oil is warm, add the haricots verts. Season with salt and pepper. Add the butter and toasted almond. Toss to combine as the butter melts. Cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through, then remove from heat.
  11. Transfer the haricots verts to a serving platter or dinner plates. Ready to eat!