Green Beans with Almonds

20 Reviews

“This is one of those dishes that tradition has snatched. Most everyone has a green bean dish on the menu for the holidays. The almonds are a nice detour from the usual ingredients.” - by Patti

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
2 slices bacon
1/4 cup sliced almonds

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Original recipe yields 6 to 8 servings

Directions

Remove both ends of beans, break in half, and wash thoroughly.
Place in a large pot and add water 3 to 4 inches from the top. Add bacon and cook until tender.
Remove bacon from cooking water and discard. Remove beans and place in a large bowl, add almonds and toss. Serve Hot.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (7 total)

Calories
97 cal
5%

Fat
5.5 g
8%

Carbs
9.9 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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naples34102

Oct. 11, 2008

"I would have rated this 5-stars for ingredients and only 2-stars for the cooking method--the idea of cooking the raw bacon in with the cooking water just didn't appeal to me. I sauteed diced bacon wi..." See moreth minced garlic, then tossed in the beans, cooked crisp tender, and finished with the almonds, which I toasted. Now THAT'S good! "

IMVINTAGE

Oct. 19, 2006

"I revamped this recipe a lot...sorry. I cooked my beans as directed (leaving them slightly undercooked) only I added just a bit of bacon drippings to the water to add flavor. Meanwhile, I sauteed pear..." See morel onions & chopped pancetta in EVOO & a little butter until the onions were golden, deglazed the pan w/ a bit of chicken broth, added the green beans (drained) & sliced almonds... as well as a bit of Garlic Butter (recipe frm this site) that I had in the fridge. FANTASTIC!"

JDVMD

Jul. 12, 2005

"Used frozen whole beans from Sam's Club and added a lot more slivered toasted almonds (Trader Joe's). Had to add a great amount of seasoning. I sauteed in butter as well as extra virgin olive oil and ..." See moreadded fresh minced garlic. Also, seasoning salt and fresh ground black pepper. Without any of the above, this would have been blah. For this fact, I am giving the recipe a three. With my additions, it became a five."

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