Description
A delightful and unique French Beans recipe with a touch of peach sweetness. This dish combines the freshness of green beans with the fruity flavors of white peach, creating a vibrant and flavorful side dish or salad.
Ingredients
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Green Beans:
- 600 g (18oz) green beans, extra thin
Shallot Mixture:
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 white peach, sliced finely
- 1 tablespoon blanched, unsalted almonds
- 20 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped or torn
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (fleur de sel or Maldon flakes)
Instructions
- Cook the Green Beans: Top and tail the green beans and cook in simmering unsalted water for 5-10 minutes until al dente. Add a pinch of bicarbonate of soda to retain color and texture. Drain and cool.
- Prepare Shallot Mixture: Sauté shallot in olive oil until golden. Add almonds to toast, then toss in green beans. Remove from heat, add basil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a dish.
- Finish and Serve: Top with sliced white peach and serve warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
