Gratin of green beans with almonds

• For 4 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 45 minutes
• Cooking time : 25 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Green Beans
  • Green beans : 500 grams
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Water : 1 liter
• Gratin Sauce
  • Butter : 2 tablespoons
  • All-purpose flour : 2 tablespoons
  • Milk : 500 milliliters
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Grated Parmesan cheese : 50 grams
• Sliced almonds : 50 grams

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Wash the green beans and trim off the ends.
• In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add salt.
• Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
• Drain the green beans and set aside.
• In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the sauce thickens.
• Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.
• Place the cooked green beans in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
• Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top of the sauce.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
• Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

• You can blanch the green beans in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or peas to the gratin for extra flavor and color.

Information

• This gratin of green beans with almonds is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a vegetarian main course.
• The creamy sauce and crunchy almonds complement the tender-crisp green beans perfectly.
• It's a great dish to make ahead of time and reheat before serving.