Ingredients

• 4 quarts water, divided
• 1-1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 4 cups ice cubes
• 1 pound green beans or haricot verts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup red onions, thinly-sliced (about half an onion)
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly-sliced
• 1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds