Sauteed Haricot Verts with Toasted Almonds
Perfectly sauteed haricot verts with a flavorful crunch from toasted almonds. A simple, yet elegant side dish that pairs well with any meal.
Equipment
- 1 large sauté pan
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 cutting board
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 small skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb haricot verts - French green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic - minced
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add haricot verts and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are slightly charred and tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small skillet toast the slivered almonds over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Make sure not to burn them.
- Remove the almonds from the heat and sprinkle over the sauteed haricot verts.
- Toss everything together and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, you can use garlic-infused olive oil.
If you can't find haricot verts, regular green beans will work too.
For a variation, you can top the dish with some grated parmesan cheese before serving.