Green Beans with Olive-Almond Tapenade is a simple, healthy, side dish with bright olive, almond & lemon flavor. The tapenade also makes a delicious spread.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Servings: 6servings
Author: Adapted from Good Housekeeping recipe
Ingredients
1/4c.whole almondstoasted
1/2c.large pitted green olives
1tsp.grated lemon zest
3tbsp.packed parsley leavesplus more for garnish
3tbsp.extra virgin olive oil
1/8tspkosher salt
1/4tspfreshly ground black pepper
1 1/2lb.green beanstrimmed
2tbspbutterroom temperature
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepperto taste
Instructions
In food processor, pulse almonds until finely chopped. Add olives, lemon zest and parsley; pulse until finely ground, stopping and scraping occasionally. Add oil and pulse until well blended; season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Heat large covered pot salted water to boiling on high. Add green beans; cook 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; place in serving bowl.
Add tapenade and butter to beans, tossing until butter is melted and beans are evenly coated. Garnish with parsley and season with additional salt & pepper, to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
Olive-Almond Tapenade is also delicious served as:
a spread paired with lemon humus or soft spreadable cheese, such as triple cream.
Served as a topping for fish or chicken (mix in a few more tablespoons of olive oil to create a sauce-like consistency.)