Green Beans Almondine

from ButterYum

makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds

• 1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed

• 1/4 cup water or stock

• juice of 1/2 lemon

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter and cook almonds until golden brown, stirring frequently; remove from pan and reserve until needed.

2. In the same skillet, increase heat to medium-high and add green beans and water (or stock). Cover and cook beans until they're crisp-tender.

3. Place green beans in a serving dish and season with salt and pepper, then top with reserved almonds and squeeze fresh lemon juice over all.