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.