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pam's green bean almondine

(1 rating)
BeachChic avatar
Recipe by
Bea L.
@BeachChic
Emerald Isle, NC

My sister-In-law, Pam, makes this dish that I truly love. She was kind enough to share her recipe with me. It's so simple with only a few ingredients, is absolutely delicious and you can easily double the recipe. Thanks, Pam. 6/21/14

(1 rating)
yield 2 to 3
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pam's green bean almondine

  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic (use more or less)
  • 2 Tbsp
    almonds, slivered (use more or less)
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil (approximate amt)
  • 1
    thin pat butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 md
    can french-style green beans
  • salt & pepper or lemon pepper

How To Make pam's green bean almondine

  • 1
    Sauté minced garlic and almonds in olive oil and butter on medium to low heat being careful to not scorch.
  • 2
    Open and drain the beans. Now add a splash of lemon juice then the drained beans to the pan. Continue cooking until warmed through and flavors have time to marinate, about 20 to 30 minutes or so.
  • 3
    NOTE: Pam and I slightly chop the slivered almonds but that's your choice. She also cooks this in an electric skillet at times, which keeps it warm until ready to serve..
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