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String Beans Almondine

Cuisine: Cajun
Type: Vegetables
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb 454g / 16ozFresh string beans or
1   French-style string beans
1/4 cup 40g / 1.4ozLiquid from beans
1/2   Margarine
1/2 cup 46g / 1.6ozSlivered almonds
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlOregano
  Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe Instructions

Wash fresh beans and remove ends and strings. Cover with boiling water to which 1/2 tsp. salt has been added. Cook uncovered for 20 to 30 min, or until tender. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup liquid. Slice beans lengthwise into long, thin strips.

Melt margarine in saucepan. Add almonds and saute until edges are light brown. Remove with slotted spoon. Add 1/4 cup liquid from beans and stir. Add string beans and heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Add oregano and almonds; salt and pepper to taste and mix lightly with fork until heated through.

Source:
Garry Howard

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