Creamed Haricots Verts with Toasted Almonds

Regardless of how many side dishes are on the holiday table, someone always asks for creamed green beans. So to make sure everyone is eating happily (yes, we’re eager to please), we came up with a simple creamed dish featuring haricots verts, which are more slender, tender, and crisp than traditional green beans.

It sometimes feels a bit tragic to cook thin and tender haricots verts in a thick, creamy sauce. But the holidays are about indulging and spreading joy. So if friends and f