French Style Green Beans

How to enjoy farmers market green beans or haricot verts? Why not French style! A delicious addition to a salad, easy side dish to barbecued chicken & grilled salmon or just on their own! Make ahead for a meal-prep lunch or dinner.  4 ample servings.

Simple Ingredients

·       3 tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic extra virgin olive oil + extra to taste.

·       1 1/2 tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic Condimento Bianco-White Balsamic Condiment di Modena + extra to taste.

·       2 tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic Tuscan herb seasoning for vegetables + extra to taste.

·       1-pound fresh green beans or haricot verts, French style beans, washed & trimmed.

·       1/4 cup sliced, raw almonds

·       1/2 cup sea salt

·       1/2 red onion finely chopped

·       teaspoon sea salt & freshly cracked pepper to taste.

Easy Directions

1.    Heat a large, covered pot of water on high, bring to a rapid boil.

2.    While water is boiling, prepare a large bowl with ice, add 2 cups of cold water, set aside.

3.    Add ½ cup sea salt to the boiling water and stir. Slowly add green beans and boil until they turn bright green in color, about 2 minutes.

4.    Drain and immediately immerse them in the ice bath for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

5.    Drain the beans again & set aside in a bowl to fully cool.

6.    Return the cooking pot to the stove and heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions to cook stirring frequently until they turn translucent, not brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the onions from the pan and add to the bowl of green beans.

7.    Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan on medium heat. Add the almonds stirring frequently until they golden, not brown, about 2-3 minutes, do not overcook. Remove from the pan and place in a dish to cool.

8.    Add the seasoning, salt & pepper to the green beans, the white balsamic condiment, followed by the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Gently toss and season to taste.

9.    Sprinkle with toasted almonds, serve, and enjoy!   

Helpful Hints

·       Par cooking green beans in plenty of salted water keeps them seasoned inside and out. The cold plunge ice bath gives them a crispy/tender texture and keeps their bright color.

·       Dicing the onion instead of thinly slicing reduces sauté time and distributes flavor throughout.

·       Adding olive oil after herb seasoning and vinegar binds ingredients together for a smoother dressing.

·       Cover & refrigerate up to 3 days.

·       Add remaining beans to grain & veggie bowl.

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