Green Bean Salad With Cilantro And Soy Glazed Almonds

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup whole almond (about 1-1/2ounces)
• 4 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large garlic clove, pressed
• 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Recipe

• 1 place almonds in small nonstick skillet. stir over medium heat until almonds are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. increase heat medium-high. add 3 teaspoons soy sauce and stir until soy sauce evaporates and coats almonds, about 1 minute. transfer to plate and cool. chop almonds. cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. drain. rinse beans under cold water. drain well. (almonds and beans can be prepared 6 hours ahead. cover almonds and store at room temperature. cover and refrigerate beans; bring to room temperature before continuing.).
• 2 whisk vinegar, oil, garlic, ginger and remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce in large bowl to blend. add beans and toss to coat. sprinkle green onions, cilantro and almonds over salad and serve.