Haricots Verts And Red Peppers With Almonds

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Haricots Verts And Red Peppers With Almonds

Recipe By : Gourmet December 1997
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans & Peas Gourmet Magazine
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup sliced almonds
7 red bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 pounds haricots verts -- or regular green
-- beans

Preheat oven to 350øF.

In a baking pan toast almonds in one layer in middle of oven 10 to 15 minutes,
or until lightly colored. Cut bell peppers into 2-inch-long strips. In a 12-i
nch heavy skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not sm
oking and cook half of peppers, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender, about
12 minutes. Transfer cooked peppers to a serving bowl. Cook remaining peppers
in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner and transfer to bowl.

In a 4-quart kettle half filled with boiling salted water cook beans until cris
p-tender, about 3 minutes for haricots verts or about 6 minutes for regular gre
en beans. Drain beans in a colander and transfer to bowl. Toss vegetables wit
h almonds and salt and pepper to taste.

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