Green Bean Almondine

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, washed and trimmed
• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• 1 shallot, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 tsp salt
• Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately place the green beans in ice water. Drain again and pat dry.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook for about 2 minutes, until golden.

Reduce the heat to low. Add the shallot and garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add the green beans and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, until heated through and tender.

Remove from heat. Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and toss with the almonds. Serve warm.