Name: Green Beans with cream and macadamia nuts
Ingredients: 1 pound green beans (trimmed and cut into 2" pieces); 5 tbsp water; 2 tbsp butter; 1/3 cup Heavy cream; sprinkle salt (add to beans after cooking); 1/4 cup Macadamia Nuts (thinly sliced); 2 tbsp Butter (for the macadamia nuts); small amount of minced parsley (sprinkled over the top )

Green Beans with cream and macadamia nuts

I was in a gourmet cooking group and this recipe came from one of my friends many years ago. It was one of my favorite side dishes.

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Servings: 4 people

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 pound green beans trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
5 tbsp water
2 tbsp butter
1/3 cup Heavy cream
sprinkle salt add to beans after cooking
1/4 cup Macadamia Nuts thinly sliced
2 tbsp Butter for the macadamia nuts
small amount of minced parsley sprinkled over the top

Method

In a small saucepan add green beans, water, and melted butter cook covered over high heat, add a little more water if liquid evaporates for 7-10 minutes until tender but still crisp.
sprinkle with salt to taste
add heavy cream and cook the mixture stirring until the liquid is almost evaporated.
Transfer the beans to a heated serving dish and keep them warm.
cook the macadamia nuts in 2 tbsp butter over low heat for 3 minutes until they are golden.
Pour the nuts and butter over the beans and sprinkle them with minced parsley.

Green Beans with Cream and Macadamia Nuts

Published by Elizabeth Bernstein on December 4, 2020December 4, 2020