Green Beans Almondine

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp salt
• 600 g green beans trimmed
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup Farm Boy™ Sliced or Slivered Almonds
• 1 large shallot minced (about ½ cup)
• 1 tsp Farm Boy™ Garlic Flowers
• zest of 1 lemon
• lemon juice to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• lemon wedges for serving

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring 3 litres of water to a boil. Add 1 Tbsp salt and trimmed green beans. Cook only until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and dunk immediately in a bowl of iced water. Drain and reserve.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and olive oil and when butter is foaming, add Farm Boy™ Sliced Almonds. Cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes.
3. Add minced shallot and Farm Boy™ Garlic Flowers and cook until soft and fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and add green beans. Toss until coated, then add lemon zest and juice, mixing well to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix in chopped parsley and serve, garnished with lemon wedges.