Sauteed Green Beans
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Makes: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds or 24 ounces fresh green beans, ends trimmed OR
- 20 ounces of frozen whole or French green beans, thawed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium shallots or 1 small onion, finely sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup almond slivers (optional)
Directions:
- If using frozen green beans, proceed to step 2. If using fresh green beans:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Prepare a bowl of ice water.
- Place green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes.
- Move green beans to the bowl of ice water. Leave in the bowl for 3 minutes. Drain the green beans.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in pan over medium heat. Sauté shallots or onion until brown and crisp. Set aside in a dish.
- Add remaining olive oil to the pan. Sauté green beans for 3-5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Move green beans to the dish with the shallots or onions. Add almonds and toss.
- Serve and enjoy!