How do I make green beans amandine with a twist?

Add some pizzazz to your Green Beans Amandine with our fun and flavorful twist. Take your taste buds on a delicious adventure!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Green Beans Amandine with a twist. Items include: Green Beans Sliced Almonds Butter Minced Garlic Salt Pepper

Green Beans 1 pound
Sliced Almonds 1/4 cup
Butter 2 tablespoons
Minced Garlic 2 cloves
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Take note
Be careful when handling hot pans and boiling water. Also, make sure to watch your fingers while slicing the almonds.

1

Blanch the Green Beans

Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook them for about 3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Being vibrant green never looked so good!

2

Shock and Drain the Green Beans

Quickly transfer the blanched green beans to a bowl filled with ice water. This stops the cooking process and helps them retain their vibrant color. Let them chill out in the icy bath for a couple of minutes, then drain them. Look at those cool green beans go!

3

Sauté the Almonds

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and toss them around until they turn golden brown and start to release their nutty aroma. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn. We're toasting those almonds like a pro!

4

Add the Butter and Garlic

Push the toasted almonds to one side of the skillet and add a pat of butter. Once the butter melts, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant. It's a buttery-garlicky match made in culinary heaven!

5

Toss in the Green Beans

It's showtime for the stars of the dish! Add the drained green beans to the skillet and toss them around with the almond-garlic goodness until they are nicely coated and heated through. A toss and a turn, and they're ready to dazzle!

6

Season and Serve

Season the green beans and almonds with salt and pepper to taste. Give everything one final toss to make sure the flavors are beautifully blended. Serve immediately and get ready to bask in the glory of your flavorful twist on Green Beans Amandine!