Skillet Green Beans or Asparagus

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 5 cups 1" pieces green beans (or asparagus)
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 large shallot or 1/2 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tsp dried basil

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Place almonds in a large skillet; cook over medium heat until light golden, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, place green beans and ½ cup water. Cook until steaming; cover and simmer 8 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; drain. Set aside and keep warm. Wipe skillet dry with paper towels.

Return skillet to medium-low heat. Add butter; cook until light golden brown. Add shallot (onion) and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and basil; cook until tomatoes are heated through.

Add green beans and almonds; toss to coat. Cook to heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.