Haricot Verts Recipe With Shallots and Slivered Almonds
This is the best haricot verts recipe to make for a green bean hater. The haricot verts are fresh and crisp, with a sweet, rich depth from the caramelized shallots. The toasted slivered almonds add extra crunch and a delicate nutty flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb haricot verts fresh and firm
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp shallots chopped
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds toasted
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Gather the ingredients and equipment for the recipe.
- Wash the haricot verts thoroughly and trim their ends.
- Peel and chop the shallots.
Cooking Steps
- Add 4 cups of water to the cooking pot and bring to a boil.
- Blanch haricot verts. Add the haricot verts to the hot boiling water and cover the pot. Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender but firm.
- Remove the blanched haricot verts from the hot water and transfer to the colander to drain. Rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process.
- Heat the skillet over medium heat and add butter.
- When the butter shimmers, add the chopped shallots to the skillet. Saute for about one minute or until slightly browned.
- Add the haricot verts and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Saute briefly, then add the slivered almonds. Mix well and serve immediately.
Notes
The prep and cook time do not include toasting the almonds. Use pre-toasted almonds to save time.