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Green Bean Amandine

Green Bean Amandine reads richness 6.1, salinity 4.7 and nutty 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a French side, about 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 5.3 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 3.1 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 3.9 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 7.5 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.4 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Richness 6.1 · Salinity 4.7 · Nutty 4.6 · Umami 4.3 · Allium 3.9 · Sourness 3.7 · Sweetness 2.9 · Herbaceous 2.5 · Funk & Ferment 2.0 · Warm Spice 1.6 · Bitterness 1.4 · Earthy 1.4 · Floral 1.2 · Citrus 0.6 · Heat 0.6 · Fruity 0.5

What's in it (14)

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/4 cup sliced shallots
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 3 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
• 1 cup freshly grated sharp or extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
• 1 (2 1/2- to 3-quart) baking dish

Time & effort: about 20 min · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 107.3 kcal, 3.9 g protein, 8.1 g fat, 8.3 g carbs

Dietary: Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (4 steps)

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large saute pan or wok over moderate heat, warm the oil. Add the shallots and saute, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the green beans, along with the vinegar, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and cook, tossing occasionally, until the green beans are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, lift the green beans from the pan and transfer to the baking dish; set aside.
3. Add the heavy cream and rosemary to the saute pan and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Add the butter and stir until melted, then pour the mixture over the green beans. DO AHEAD:
4. Sprinkle the almonds and Cheddar over the green beans and bake until the cheese is melted and the green beans are hot, about 10 minutes.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.