Green Bean Almondine with Lemon Zest

How to make Green Bean Almondine with Lemon Zest

Prep Time: 10 minutes        |        Cook Time: 8 minutes        |        Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 500 g green beans, trimmed
• 40 g Pure Valley butter
• ¼ cup Forresters slivered almonds
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Stonemill Salt & pepper

Method

1. Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil. Blanch beans for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Drain and refresh under cold water.
2. In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds and cook for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden.
3. Add beans and toss to coat in the butter. Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and zest.
4. Transfer to a serving platter and scatter with extra almonds.

Pro Tip: Blanch beans ahead of time, then reheat in the pan with butter and almonds just before serving for stress-free entertaining.

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