green beans with almond-butter sauce

Name: Green Beans with Almond-Butter Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) green beans, fresh and trimmed; 1/3 cup(s) butter; 1 cup(s) slivered almonds, toasted; 1 tablespoon(s) whole grain mustard; 1 tablespoon(s) honey; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon zest; 2 tablespoon(s) shallots, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic, minced; - salt and pepper to taste

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Updated on Apr 13, 2015

There is no almond butter in this recipe (although it sounds great to me); however it uses honey, almonds and whole grain mustard as a dressing over the green beans.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds green beans, fresh and trimmed
1/3 cup butter
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make green beans with almond-butter sauce

Step 1

Blanch the green beans in lightly salted boiling water until tender and bright green, 3- 4 minutes. Plunge into cold water, drain when cool, set aside.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the balance of the ingredients and saute gently for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Place green beans in a serving dish and pour sauce over green beans.
Step 3

Or, you may add the green beans to the sauce, season with salt & pepper and toss to coat.
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