Haricots verts w/poppy seeds, lemon, and almonds

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Fresh haricots verts
Or fresh green beans
Washed,, tough ends removed
¼ cup Sliced almonds
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Bring enough cold water to cover the haricots verts to a boil in a large saute pan. Add the haricots verts and blanch for 3 min. Drain well.

Spread the almonds in a large saute pan over low heat and toast gently, stirring constantly, until they turn a light golden brown.

Add the oil, poppy seeds, red pepper flakes, and haricots verts, and saute for 1 min over medium-high heat, stirring to mix well. Remove from heat. Add l and salt and pepper and serve.

Grains, Rice, and Beans

by Kevin Graham

ISBN 1-885183-08-9

pg 31

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 11-24-95

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