Yellow Wax Beans With Toasted Almonds

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb yellow wax bean, ends trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup whole blanched almond, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. add 1 tablespoon of the salt and the wax beans, return to a boil, and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.
• 2 drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water. drain again and set aside.
• 3 heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add the almonds and cook, stirring often, until they begin to turn golden but not brown, about 2 minutes.
• 4 transfer to a plate and sprinkle with the remaining salt and the pepper.
• 5 place the beans in a large bowl, toss with the almonds, and serve.