Green Beans Almandine

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are less expensive.

Toast the almonds beforehand.

Prepare French green beans, noting they are thinner and taste better than regular green beans.

Julienne red peppers and set aside.

Measure out 1 teaspoon of minced garlic.

Chop onions and set aside.

Heat canola oil in a pan until hot.

Add chopped onions to the hot oil and sauté.

Add Julienne red peppers to the pan and sauté together with onions.

Add French green beans to the pan and cook, turning down the heat slightly to allow even cooking.

Season the green beans with salt and pepper to taste.

Allow the green beans to steam while cooking, tossing occasionally to prevent burning.

Add Amaretto to the pan once the alcohol has burned off, being cautious as it is flammable and can smoke.

Finally, toss in the toasted almonds and mix well with the green beans.

Cooking Techniques

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