Steam-Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds and Parsley

Recipe courtesy Pam Anderson

Show: Sara's SecretsEpisode: Weeknight Warriors

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(8)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 pound green beans, stem ends trimmed
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons butter, plus 2 teaspoons
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Heat an 8 to 9-inch pot over medium-low heat. When it is hot, add almonds and toast, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove almonds from skillet and set aside. In the same pot add green beans, 1/3 cup water, 2 teaspoons butter, and salt, and cover. Increase heat to medium-high, cover and cook until steam escapes around lid. Set timer for 5 minutes and continue to steam until beans are brightly colored and just tender. Remove lid and continue to cook until water evaporates and beans start to saute, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Turn off heat, and stir in toasted almonds, lemon zest, parsley, remaining 2 teaspoons butter, and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

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recipe Steam-Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds and Parsley
Janet St. George, UT 03-09-2006
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Easy & Quick
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We all enjoyed this dish. It was super-simple and flavorful. The added crunch of the nuts and last minute saute of the... beans certainly added to the final result.Read more
recipe Steam-Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds and Parsley
Les Santa Monica, CA 11-09-2005
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So simple, so yummy!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe four times and have been impressed every time. (And yes, the five minute timing is adequate despite... what some other postings have said... just be sure to cover the pot when steaming the beans.) Tonight I used this method with carrots and green beans incorporating the juice and zest from one quarter of an orange (instead of the lemon) - it was great - the orange and carrot melded nicely and the green beans and orange of the carrots looked really beautiful on the serving plate.Read more
recipe Steam-Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds and Parsley
Susan West Grove, PA 11-01-2005
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Excellent!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this dish with the Oven Fried Chicken that tastes like it's Fried and we loved it. Will definitely make again. the... lemon zest not only made for a great taste, it made the kitchen smell great too!Read more
recipe Steam-Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds and Parsley
Heather Winter Springs, FL 10-28-2005
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So delicious and so simple
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is such a simple recipe to follow and the great thing is all the other stuff you can add on your own. I added just a... little bit of honey to give it a sweeter taste. I simply love greenbeans and this is one sweet way to make them.Read more
recipe Steam-Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds and Parsley
Anonymous 03-08-2005
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very easy and very good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe took no time at all. I did not have any lemon zest, but it tasted great just the same. I will definately be... adding this one to the recipe box.Read more
recipe Steam-Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds and Parsley
MAYA Eagan, MN 12-27-2004
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easy and good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very easy recipe and everybody loved it!