Around our house for
Thanksgiving this dish was as traditional as the turkey itself.
GREEN BEANS ALMANDINE
Serves: 8-10 Difficulty Level: 2 (of 5) Prep Time: 5 Minutes Ready
In: Less than 30 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
•1 1/2 pounds fresh
green beans, trimmed
•¼ cup unsalted butter
•1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
•Salt and freshly ground black pepper
•1 1/2 cups thinly sliced almonds
PROCEDURE:
•In large stockpot over
high heat, bring 6 quarts salted water to a full boil.
•Add beans to the water and boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not over cook.
•Immediately drain and chill in ice water. Drain well. Set aside.
•About 10 minutes before serving, heat 12-inch sauté pan over high heat .
•Add butter. Melt butter until it becomes brown.
•Add nutmeg, salt, pepper, and almonds to the pan.
•Allow the almonds to brown.
•Add green beans and turn frequently with tongs until the beans are heated
through.
•Adjust seasoning if desired and serve immediately.
Chef Note: Since this
became a family tradition they have come out with a smoked almond, have used it
and got good reviews. Sshhhh! Don't tell Mom.
Happy Thanksgiving to
all,
Chef Phil
I hope you enjoy this meal as much as we did.
The key is not to overcook the beans in water.
