Description
Bobby Flay’s green beans elevate a simple side dish into a culinary masterpiece. Sizzling with garlic, herbs, and a hint of lemon, these beans deliver bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh green beans (haricots verts), trimmed
- 5 tablespoons (74 ml) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (60 grams) sliced almonds
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped and smashed into a paste
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil, preparing to blanch the green beans to preserve their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Create an ice water bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and adding a generous handful of ice cubes, positioning a strainer nearby for quick bean transfer.
- Once the water reaches a vigorous boil, add 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and carefully introduce 1 pound of trimmed haricots verts, cooking for approximately 3 to 4 minutes until they reach a tender-crisp consistency.
- Immediately plunge the green beans into the prepared ice water bath, allowing them to cool for 1 to 2 minutes to halt the cooking process and maintain their bright green color.
- Drain the beans thoroughly using the strainer, then gently pat them dry with clean paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a small skillet, toast 1/2 cup of sliced almonds over medium heat, stirring frequently until they develop a golden-brown color and release a nutty aroma, then transfer to a separate bowl.
- Using the same large skillet, melt 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-high heat until it begins to foam and turn slightly golden.
- Add 2 finely chopped garlic cloves to the melted butter, sautéing for 30 seconds to release their aromatic oils without browning.
- Introduce the blanched green beans to the butter and garlic, tossing gently to ensure even coating and heating, cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Season the green beans with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, ensuring a balanced and flavorful finish.
- Sprinkle the toasted almond slices over the green beans just before serving, adding a delightful crunch and nutty complexity to the dish.
Notes
- Elevate your green bean game by blanching to preserve their stunning emerald color and satisfying crunch.
- Dive into quick ice water bath right after boiling to halt cooking and lock in those gorgeous bright green hues.
- Crack open garlic’s hidden flavor potential by smashing cloves, releasing more intense aromatics than standard chopping.
- Toast almonds beforehand to unleash deeply nutty undertones that transform this simple side dish into a gourmet experience.
- Select slender haricots verts for an elegant, delicate texture that outshines traditional thick green beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg