Festive green beans with almonds

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsGreen beans, stemmed
½cupOnion, sliced & quartered
1tablespoonOlive oil
¼cupWater chestnuts, slivered
¼cupAlmonds, 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