Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 1/4 pounds green beans (trimmed)
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
  • 4 basil leaves (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Instruction

  • Cut the green beans into 2- to 3-inch pieces.
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
  • Cook the green beans in the boil water until tender crisp, about 2 minutes (depending on the thickness of the beans). Drain the green beans and immediately plunge into the ice water to them from cooking further.
  • Transfer the green beans to a serving bowl, and toss with the almonds, basil, chives and dressing. Serve.