Fresh Green Beans

John DOH's Note:

An explanation of how you can get a lot more from simple ingredients by adding a "pairing" flavour. This one goes exceptionally well when served as a "side" to roast pork. Check your beans that they feel "crisp" and not "leathery" (Do they "snap" easily, and leak a bit of juice? If not, don't buy them)

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 30 -40 fresh green beans
• 5 -6 drops almond extract
• 1 ounce slivered almond

Directions:

1. Clean the beans, "tip and toe" them, and cut to 1" lengths.
2. Boil salted water in a pot and add the almond extract when boiling.
3. Place the beans and almond slivers in a steaming basket and cook until just about done (still some "crunch" left in the bean, but not chewy).

Reviews

[Mama's Kitchen (Hope)]

Excellent! What a great way to make fresh green beans something really special. Almond extract? Who knew? What a great addition that really revs up the almond flavor! Thanks John!

[Bergy]

Loved the beans - the few drops of almond extract in the water gives that extra bit of flavor - I used toasted almonds and they gave a mellow almond taste. Do not over cook your beans. I cut the recipe back to 2 sevings with no problem Thanks John for posting the recipe