Yellow Wax Beans With Toasted Almonds Recipes

NANA'S YELLOW (WAX) STRING BEANS

Steps:

• Cook beans in salted boiling water until soft (not crispy) tender and drain.
• Add butter and mix until butter melts.
• Add cracker crumbs, salt and pepper, stir to combine and serve.

YELLOW WAX BEANS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of the salt and the wax beans, return to a boil, and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.
• Drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain again and set aside.
• Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring often, until they begin to turn golden but not brown, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with the remaining salt and the pepper.
• Place the beans in a large bowl, toss with the almonds, and serve.

BUTTERY BEANS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Boil 1 pound each halved wax beans and green beans in salted water until crisp-tender, 8 minutes; drain. Cook 1/4 cup sliced almonds in 3 tablespoons melted butter until golden, 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Toss with the beans and 2 tablespoons chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper.