PREP TIME COOK TIME
10 minutes 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME
20 minutes
SERVINGS: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
- 4 quarts water divided
- 1 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 1 pound green beans or haricot verts
- 1 tablespoon Nuvo olive oil
- 3/4 cup red onions thinly sliced, about half an onion
- 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon orange rind grated
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
INSTRUCTIONS
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Add 3 quarts of water and 1 teaspoon salt to a large pot. Heat pot over high heat until a rolling boil is reached and large bubbles break the surface.
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Add green beans to boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl filled with ice water. Allow beans to sit in ice bath for at least 5 minutes, and then drain well.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to the pan, swirl to coat. Add red onions and garlic, sauté 3 minutes or until tender, do not allow garlic to brown.
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Add green beans to the pan and stir well. Add orange rind and juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper, sauté 2 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper as desired.
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Serve beans warm topped with almonds and a dash of your favorite Nuvo Extra Virgin.
