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.
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
Instructions
- 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.