Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Lemon

1. 1

   Trim the stem end from: 1 pound green beans.

2. 2

   Melt, in a heavy pan, over medium heat: 3 tablespoons butter.

3. 3

   When the foam has begun to subside, add: 1/4 cup sliced almonds.

4. 4

   Cook, stirring fairly often, until the almonds begin to brown.

5. 5

   Turn off the heat and add: Juice of 1/2 lemon, Salt.

6. 6

   Cook the beans until tender in salted boiling water.

7. 7

   Drain well and toss with the almonds and butter.

8. 8

   Taste for salt and adjust as needed.

9. 9

   Substitute chopped pecans or hazelnuts for the almonds.

10. 10

    Use romano beans or Dragons Tongue beans instead of tender green beans.

11. 11

    Add a clove of finely chopped garlic to the butter just before adding the beans.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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