French Green Beans with Garlicky Almond Breadcrumbs

Name: French Green Beans with Garlicky Almond Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. butter; 1 1/2 c. coarse fresh sourdough breadcrumbs; 1/2 c. sliced almonds; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 c. sliced chives; 1 1/2 lb. haricots verts, steamed; 2 tbsp. butter or olive oil

By Marian Cooper Cairns and Mary Allen PerryPublished: Oct 3, 2014

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french green beans and garlic almond breadcrumbs

Johnny Miller

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Green beans get a French-inspired makeover in this delicious side dish. Serve it with Thanksgiving turkey for a fast and satisfying side or toss it together for an elevated weeknight treat!

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Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 cups coarse fresh sourdough breadcrumbs
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup sliced chives
1 1/2 lb. haricots verts, steamed
2 Tbsp. butter or olive oil

Directions

1. Step 1Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add breadcrumbs and almonds and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and continue to cook 2 more minutes or until bread is golden and almonds are toasted and fragrant.
2. Step 2Remove from heat; stir in chives and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss 1 1/2 pounds of warm steamed haricots verts in 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle generously with breadcrumbs.

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