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Recipe submitted by mamaanna, 09/10/09

Green Beans with Leeks and Smoked Almonds

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    1 pound fresh green beans
    1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
    2 leeks
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1/2 cup smoked almonds
    black pepper

Directions:

1) Wash and trim the green beans. Steam in a small amount of water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until tender then drain.

2) Meanwhile, thinly slice the white and pale green parts of the leeks. Clean thoroughly. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and saute the leeks until they're lightly browned. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

3) Roughly chop the smoked almonds and add them to the fully cooked leeks. Toss the mixture with the steamed green beans and season with black pepper.

I loooooove this easy side dish because it reminds me of the smoky and fattening taste of green beans I grew up eating, which were prepared with bacon fat and onions...except not gross My omni parents and extended family request I make these constantly.

Source of recipe: I wrote this recipe.

Makes: 4 servings, Preparation time: 10 minutes, Cooking time: 10 minutes