Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

By maredan

Ingredients

• 1 * 1 pound green beans, topped and tailed
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 to 2 * 1 to 2 shallots, minced
• 2 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
• * Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. Blanch the beans in salted water, drain and refresh in ice cold water. Drain well. If the beans are particularly large, tear them down the middle into “shoestrings”. Toss with the almonds, shallots, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.