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Green Bean Amandine

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Introduction

Green Bean Amandine offers a delightful combination of the fresh crunchiness of green beans with the rich, buttery texture of amandines. This appetizer captures the essence of classic French cuisine while appealing to contemporary palates seeking both elegance and flavor in bite-sized portions.

Tips for this Recipe

To achieve the perfect balance between green beans and amandines, it’s essential to select high-quality ingredients and pay attention during preparation. Ensuring that vegetables are crisply cooked and seasonings finely balanced will make all the difference in this dish.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Green Bean Amandine is not just a feast for your taste buds but also an experience that brings people together. Its ease of preparation paired with its irresistible flavors make it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering, whether casual or formal, offering both comfort and sophistication in every serving.

Ingredients

– 1 tablespoon canola oil
– 1/4 cup sliced shallots
– 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
– 3 pounds green beans, trimmed
– 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
– 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
– 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 1 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
– 1 cup freshly grated sharp or extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese

Advised Equipments

– Vegetable Tray: For arranging and presenting the green beans.
– Salad Spinner: To wash greens without losing their crispness.
– Heavy-Duty Food Processor with Bowl: Ideal for making amandine breadcrumbs.
– Nonstick Skillet Set: For sautéing the green beans evenly.
– Digital Kitchen Scale: Ensures precise ingredient measurements.
– Food Storage Containers Set: Perfect for storing leftovers and prepping ingredients.
– Easy-Fold Salad Serving Platter: Ideal for serving the dish elegantly.

History of the Recipe

Green Bean Amandine has its roots in French cuisine, a testament to the country’s culinary evolution and affinity for incorporating local ingredients into innovative recipes. The amalgamation of green beans with crunchy breadcrumbs reflects France’s penchant for textural contrasts and rich flavors that characterize its traditional dishes, which have been cherished by generations.

Fun Facts About This Recipe

Did you know? Green Bean Amandine has a storied history in French fine dining but is surprisingly simple to make at home. The combination of green beans and amandines not only represents an iconic pairing but also highlights the importance of using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Its widespread popularity across different cultures showcases the universality of its appeal—a celebration of flavor that transcends borders.

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Green Bean Amandine

Green Bean Amandine

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Equipment

  • Vegetable Tray - A large tray designed to hold a variety of vegetables for easy presentation and portion control, ideal for arranging green beans as part of an appetizer platter.

  • Salad Spinner - Removes excess water from washed greens, ensuring crispness, useful in preparing dishes where moisture content is a factor.

  • enables consistent cooking and presentation by slicing vegetables uniformly.

  • Heavy-Duty Food Processor with Bowl - Perfect for chopping or pureeing ingredients quickly; useful for preparing amandine breadcrumbs from scratch.

  • Nonstick Skillet Set - Versatile set of skillets suitable for sautéing vegetables and other food items without sticking, ideal for cooking green beans with amandines.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale - For precise measurement of ingredients crucial in recipes requiring specific proportions. Useful for ensuring the right amount of green beans and breadcrumbs per serving.

  • Food Storage Containers Set - Perfect for storing leftovers or prepping ingredients, comes in various sizes to suit needs after preparing Green Bean Amandines.

  • Easy-Fold Salad Serving Platter - Ideal for serving the dish elegantly as part of an appetizer spread including items like amandine breadcrumbs on separate plates.

  • Silicone Baking Mat Set (2) - Useful for preventing sticking during assembly or presentation stages, not directly used in Green Bean Amandines preparation.

  • Stainless Steel Chef's Knife - A must-have for cutting vegetables and herbs finely required by the recipe, ensuring even cooking of green beans when mixed with amandine breadcrumbs.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1/4 cup sliced shallots

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

  • 3 pounds green beans, trimmed

  • 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted

  • 1 cup freshly grated sharp or extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese

  • 1 (2 1/2- to 3-quart) baking dish

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Instruction 2

In a large sauté pan or wok over moderate heat, warm the oil. Add the shallots and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the green beans, along with the vinegar, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and cook, tossing occasionally, until the green beans are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, lift the green beans from the pan and transfer to the baking dish; set aside.
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Instruction 3

Add the heavy cream and rosemary to the sauté pan and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Add the butter and stir until melted, then pour the mixture over the green beans. DO AHEAD: The green beans can be prepared up to this point, covered, and kept at room temperature for 1 hour.
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Instruction 4

Sprinkle the almonds and Cheddar over the green beans and bake until the cheese is melted and the green beans are hot, about 10 minutes.
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