Green Beans Amandine
- 1 teaspoon light margarine
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 14 cup low sodium vegetable broth or 14 cup low sodium chicken broth or 14 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- pepper
- 1 cup frozen pearl onions
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 14 cup plain breadcrumbs
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the margarine and swirl to coat the bottom.
- Cook the green beans for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the broth, oregano, and pepper.
- Cook for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Stir in the onions.
- Cook, covered, over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the beans are tender crisp.
- Meanwhile, in a small nonstick pan, dry-roast the almonds over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle the cooked beans with the almonds and bread crumbs.
- Note: When green beans are in season, buy extra to freeze.
- Trim and slice the beans.
- Blanch them in boiling water to cover by 1 inch for 1 minute.
- Remove them from the hot water and run them under cold water.
- Cool the beans then freeze them for up to six months.
- Thaw and use in this recipe as directed.
light margarine, green beans, vegetable broth, fresh oregano, pepper, frozen pearl onions, almonds, breadcrumbs
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-beans-amandine-277450 (may not work)