Haricots Verts Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare Haricots Verts

   Wash the haricots verts under cold running water. Trim the ends of the beans by cutting them off using a knife.

2. 2

   Blanch the Beans

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the haricots verts and blanch for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

3. 3

   Sauté Garlic

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Drain the haricots verts from the ice water and add them to the skillet with the garlic. Toss to combine and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Finish with Lemon Juice and Almonds

   Remove the skillet from heat. Drizzle the lemon juice over the beans and sprinkle the sliced almonds on top. Toss gently to combine before serving.