Italian Green Beans

"The simplest, most delicious side dish recipe and the best way to eat green beans! These Italian Green Beans are sautéed in butter, sliced almonds and Parmesan cheese. Although these green beans are called Italian-Style Green Beans, they are versatile and can be served as a side to just about any dinner. Their flavor is so savory and your family will love them!"

"Can I use canned green beans in this recipe? As you'll see, this recipe calls for fresh green beans. But we often get asked "Can I use canned green beans?". Canned green beans may fall apart a little bit because they are "softer" than fresh green beans. Because of that reason, we recommend fresh greens for this recipe. The green beans will be slightly crisp but tender."

"Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon kosher salt followed by 1 pound green beans. Cook the beans until they are crisp tender, about 4-5 minutes. Then, fish out a bean with a pair of tongs and taste for doneness. If they need more time, let them cook for 30- seconds to a minute longer and test them again."

Italian Green Beans combine fresh trimmed green beans with pesto, toasted sliced almonds, and shaved Parmesan for a savory side. Toast almonds at 400° for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant. Boil a pot of salted water and cook green beans until crisp-tender, about 4–5 minutes, testing for doneness and adjusting time if needed. Drain and let the beans steam dry briefly. Add pesto in small spoonfuls and toss the beans until evenly coated. Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with toasted almonds and shaved Parmesan.

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