Green Beans with Almond-Butter Sauce

Name: Green Beans with Almond-Butter Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb green beans, fresh and trimmed; 1/3 c butter; 1 c slivered almonds, toasted; 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard; 1 Tbsp honey; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp lemon zest; 2 Tbsp shallots, minced; 1 tsp garlic, minced; salt and pepper to taste

By Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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2 lb

green beans, fresh and trimmed
1/3 c

butter
1 c

slivered almonds, toasted
1 Tbsp

whole grain mustard
1 Tbsp

honey
1 Tbsp

fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp

lemon zest
2 Tbsp

shallots, minced
1 tsp

garlic, minced
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salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Green Beans with Almond-Butter Sauce

Step-by-Step

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

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