These green beans make for a special side dish. Garlic, shallot and mustard give the beans a punch of flavour and the toasted flaked almonds finish it off with a crunch.
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1 unit(s)
Echalion Shallot
200 grams
Green Beans
1 unit(s)
Garlic Clove**
12 grams
Red Wine Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
17 grams
Wholegrain Mustard
(Contains: Mustard)
15 grams
Toasted Flaked Almonds
(Contains: Nuts May contain traces of: Sesame, Nuts, Peanut)
a) Halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot.
b) Trim the green beans.
c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the shallot and cook until softened, 2-3 mins.
c) Add the red wine vinegar and a pinch of sugar (if you have any). Cook until sticky and glazed, 2-3 mins, then transfer to a bowl and wipe the pan clean.
d) Return the pan back to medium-high heat and add another drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the green beans and stir-fry until starting to char, 2-3 mins.
a) Stir in the garlic, then turn the heat down to medium and cook for 1 min. Add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil.
b) Cook until the green beans are tender, 4-5 mins, then add the glazed shallots back into the pan.
c) Stir in the mustard until everything's combined, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
d) Transfer the mustard green beans to a serving dish. Sprinkle over the toasted flaked almonds to finish.
Enjoy!