Balsamic Green Beans with Caramelized Almonds

• Ice cubes
• Water
• 6 quarts water
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, broken in half
• 1 large (1 cup) red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 6 ounce slice (1 cup) Land O Lakes Deli Provolone Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or green onions
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar

1. Place 3 cups ice cubes in large bowl; fill with cold water.
2. Set aside.
3. Heat 6 quarts water in 8-quart saucepan until water comes to a full boil: add green beans.
4. Continue cooking 3-4 minutes or until beans turn bright green and are crisply tender.
5. Do not over cook.
6. Drain.
7. Immediately place green beans into ice water; let stand until cool.
8. Drain well; pat dry.
9. Place into large bowl; add bell pepper and cheese.
10. Set aside.
11. Combine all dressing ingredients in container with tight-fitting lid; shake until well mixed.
12. Pour over bean mixture.
13. Cover; refrigerate, stirring every hour, for at least 3 hours.
14. Place almonds, butter and sugar in 8-inch nonstick skillet.
15. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat until almonds are golden and caramelized.
16. Immediately remove from heat; spread onto waxed paper to cool.
17. Place green bean mixture into serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds.

cubes, water, water, green beans, red bell pepper, provolone cheese, honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallots, fresh garlic, salt, pepper, almonds, butter, sugar

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3485/balsamic-green-beans-with-caramelized-almonds (may not work)