Steamed Greens With Toasted Almonds Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Cook green beans 5 minutes in 1-inch boiling water, covered. Drain beans and return pan to heat.
• Add oil and butter pat to the pan. Toss beans in oil and melted butter. Season beans with a little salt and transfer to a serving plate.
• Garnish green beans with toasted slivered or sliced almonds.

STEAM-SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Heat an 8 to 9-inch pot over medium-low heat. When it is hot, add almonds and toast, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove almonds from skillet and set aside. In the same pot add green beans, 1/3 cup water, 2 teaspoons butter, and salt, and cover. Increase heat to medium-high, cover and cook until steam escapes around lid. Set timer for 5 minutes and continue to steam until beans are brightly colored and just tender. Remove lid and continue to cook until water evaporates and beans start to saute, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
• Turn off heat, and stir in toasted almonds, lemon zest, parsley, remaining 2 teaspoons butter, and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS AND CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Place the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over low heat, and cook and stir constantly until the almonds are lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully, because they burn easily. Remove the almonds and set aside.
• Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the shallots and red bell pepper until softened, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle the shallot mixture with sugar, salt, and pepper, and reduce heat to low. Cover, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the shallots caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer, and bring the water to a boil. Add the green beans, cover, and steam until just tender enough to pierce with a fork, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the green beans, place them into the skillet with the shallot mixture, mix well, and gently stir in the toasted almonds.

STEAMED GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• 1. Steam the green beans until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• 2. Heat the oil in a saute` pan and add the almond slivers. Saute over medium heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
• 3. Add the green beans and butter. Turn of the heat and give it a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss together and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

TOASTED ALMOND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add almonds, cook 2-3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently, being careful not to burn. Add 2 Tbsp. of the butter, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and cumin. Cook until butter has melted, stirring constantly. Set aside on separate plate.
• 2. Melt remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add beans, cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, sprinkle almond mixture over all. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Note: May toss and let stand for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.

STEAMED GREENS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Heat a small non stick fry pan over medium heat. Add almonds and toss for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside.
• Place asparagus, broccoli, zucchini and beans in a steamer and steam for 5 minutes, add snow peas for a further minute or until tender.
• Transfer to a bowl and toss gently with oil and balsamic vinegar.
• Scatter with almonds and serve immediately.