Fresh Green Beans

Submitted by John DOH

"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)"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Serves: 6

ingredients

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

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

[Mamas 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