with Toasted Almonds and Parmesan Cheese

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sliced almonds (Spanish almonds are the best to use)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1½ pounds haricots verts (cleaned and trimmed)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Toast the almonds in pan over medium heat (no oil required) until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

2. Place haricots verts in a pot of salted boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove, drain water, and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Pat beans dry. (Beans can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beans and toss. Just before serving, add the toasted almonds and season with salt and pepper. Top with shredded Parmesan.

Other Vegetable & Side Dish Recipes

Chopped BBQ Vegetable Salad
Green and White Crudité Platter
Grilled Vegetables
Haricots Verts
Potato, Green Bean, Onion Salad
Sautéed Green Beans
Sauteed Spinach and Garlic
Spring Vegetable Medley
Sauteed Spring Vegetables