Wax Beans With Chorizo, Almonds, And Parsley

• 1 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 ounce Spanish chorizo, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add beans; cook 5 minutes. Drain well.
2. Combine oil and chorizo in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2 minutes. Add shallots and almonds; cook 1 minute. Add vinegar, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat. Add beans; toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley.
3. Wax Beans with Sriracha, Peanuts, and Cilantro: Cook 1 pound wax beans according to step Combine 2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon Sriracha, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add wax beans and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts. Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 cup) CALORIES 107; FAT 2g (sat 7g); SODIUM 158mg
4. Wax Beans with Anchovy, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan: Cook 1 pound wax beans according to step Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 chopped anchovy; cook 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; remove from heat. Add beans and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; toss. Sprinkle with 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese. Serves 4 (serving size: 1 cup) CALORIES 132; FAT 9g (sat 2g); SODIUM 194mg
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beans, extravirgin olive oil, spanish chorizo, shallots, almonds, sherry vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, parsley

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/wax-beans-chorizo-almonds-parsley (may not work)