Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound green beans (ends trimmed)
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 shallots (thinly sliced)
  • 1 sweet red pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Over high heat, bring a medium-sized saucepan filled with water to a boil. Add beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain. Place beans in a bowl of ice cold water for a minute or so. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large nonstick frying pan, cook almonds over medium heat until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Transfer to small dish.
  • Add oil to the pan; heat over medium-high heat. Cook shallots until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in red peppers, garlic, green beans and salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers are tender-crisp and beans are hot, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in almonds. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve warm.