Green Beans Almondine

- Carla -'s Note:

This is a classic American side dish courtesy of the American Heart Association.

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Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb fresh green beans (about 3 cups)
• 1 teaspoon light margarine
• ¼ cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup frozen pearl onions
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs

Directions:

1. Trim green beans and slice into 2-inch sections.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat margarine over medium-high heat.
3. Add green beans and sauté 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly so beans cook evenly.
4. Add broth, oregano, and pepper; sauté for 20 to 30 seconds.
5. Add onions. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until beans are tender-crisp.
6. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick pan over medium heat, dry-roast almonds, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Sprinkle bread crumbs and almonds over cooked beans and serve.

Reviews

[MizEmerilLagasse]

These beans are just about perfect with everything you put them with. I've made them with an apricot chicken and fried catfish now and their flavors match great. I use frozen pearl onions in a cream sauce but everything else I leave the same. I would recommend this dish to anyone! Thanks for posting.

[Wish I Could Cook]

Terrific! I thought these were wonderful! I used fresh beans and half a fresh chopped onion. Also, I used water in place of broth (I added some salt and a few herbs to try to make up for it...) I skipped the breadcrumbs like another reviewer suggested and didn't think it lacked anything. This was really easy and it went together so fast. I think I have finally found a recipe that makes me like fresh green beans.

[Bonnie G #2]

So easy and so good, Thanks Carla for a recipe I used at our Thanksgiving table, just that little something special to serve on a holiday. I did use frozen green beans, but they where good and don't think I missed anything in the final outcome. Everyone at the table enjoyed these, I'll certainly be making them again.