Green Beans 2 Ways - Almondine & Sweet and Sour

Green Beans 2 Ways - Almondine & Sweet and Sour

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We love green beans as a side dish so much, we couldn't decide on Green Beans Almondine or Sweet and Sour Green Beans. It was a hot debate. Eventually, we felt it best to just go ahead and give you both recipes that we love. In terms of recipes, more is more.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb French green beans haricot verts, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 heaping cup raw sliced almonds
  • 2 medium shallots, finely diced
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, finely minced
  • zest of one small lemon
  • 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Just Pomegranate Syrup
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 3 tsp Just Date Syrup
Instructions
  1. For Almondine: Bring generously salted pot of water to boil
  2. Blanch green beans for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender
  3. In large skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter until gently bubbling
  4. Add sliced almonds and sauté, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until golden brown
  5. Lower heat to simmer, add shallots and garlic, sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant
  6. Transfer blanched green beans to skillet using slotted spoon
  7. Sauté briefly, tossing green beans with almond mixture
  8. Sprinkle lemon zest and juice, toss once more, season with salt and pepper
  9. For Sweet & Sour: Arrange green beans in steamer basket over boiling water
  10. Steam beans for 5 minutes until vibrant green and crisp-tender
  11. In medium skillet, warm oil. Add shallot and cook on high heat, stirring, about 2 minutes
  12. Add vinegar and syrup, immediately remove from heat to avoid scorching
  13. Add steamed beans and toss. Season with salt and pepper and serve
by Caitlin Heinz