Appetizers 
Green Beans with Almonds and Pomegranate
Green Beans Almondine is a traditional French dish of green beans served with a buttery almond topping and pomegranate seeds!
Ingredients
- 1 lb of fine green beans
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 Cup of pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 handful of sliced almonds
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the beans in boiling salted water just “al dente” (very undercooked because they will continue to cook afterward).
- In a skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and the foam is gone.
- Add the almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. About 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, reserve the almonds
- Reduce the heat and add the garlic to the skillet. Cook; then stir constantly for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the green beans, increase the heat and cook, stirring often.
- Add lemon juice and salt and pepper, stir well, sprinkle with almonds, stir again and serve.
- For the topping, you can sprinkle the pomegranate on top, the black and white sesame seeds and zest a little lemon.
- Serve and enjoy your dish!
Notes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS :
Calories 120g | Fats: 8 g | Cholesterol: 0.0mg | Total Carbohydrate: 10.2g | Protein: 4g
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