Green Beans Recipe
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Ingredients
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Green Beans
Seasoning & Finishing
Method
Green Beans
- 1
Trim and wash
Rinse the green beans under cold water. Trim off the stem ends (and tail ends if desired) so the beans are uniform in length.
- 2
Blanch
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Add the trimmed green beans and blanch until bright green and just tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes depending on thickness.
- 3
Shock
While the beans blanch, fill a large bowl with 4 cups ice and cold water. As soon as the beans reach the desired doneness, use a slotted spoon or a strainer to transfer them to the ice bath to stop cooking. Let chill 2 minutes, then drain thoroughly and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Seasoning & Finishing
- 4
- 5
Sauté garlic
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the butter and olive oil. When the butter is melted and begins to foam, add the minced garlic and sauté briefly, about 30 to 45 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
- 6
- 7
Finish and season
Remove the skillet from heat. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, toasted almonds, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to combine and taste; adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- 8
Serve
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve warm. These are best served immediately but can be kept warm in a low oven (200°F / 95°C) for up to 20 minutes.