Festive green beans with almonds
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1½ | pounds | Green beans, stemmed |
| ½ | cup | Onion, sliced & quartered |
| 1 | tablespoon | Olive oil |
| ¼ | cup | Water chestnuts, slivered |
| ¼ | cup | Almonds, slivered & toasted |
Directions
Cut green beans into 3" long pieces. Steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat & set aside.
Heat oil in a large pot & saute the onions until soft, 5 minutes.
Stir ni the reserved beans along with the water chestnuts. Transfer immediately to a serving dish, sprinkle with almonds & serve.
"Vegetarian Gourmet", Winter 1995