Green Beans Almondine

Directions

1. 1
   Blanch Green Beans
2. 2
   Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Season heavily with saltabout 1 tablespoon.
3. 3
   Drop green beans into boiling water and boil for 2-3 minutes, or until just crisp tender.
4. 4
   Remove green beans from pot with a slotted spoon or spider strainer and place immediately into an ice bath.
5. 5
   Toast Almonds
6. 6
   Preheat a large skillet over medium-low heat.
7. 7
   Add in slivered almonds. Shake the pan every 30 seconds. As soon as your nose begins to smell the almonds, or the almonds begin to turn light brown, remove the almonds from the skillet.
8. 8
   Remove green beans from ice bath and gently pat dry.
9. 9
   Saute Green Beans
10. 10
    In the same skillet you toasted almonds in, melt butter over medium heat.
11. 11
    Add in green beans and toss to coat.
12. 12
    Give the beans a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and season with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt to taste.
13. 13
    Saute until warmed through, about 3-5 minutes.
14. 14
    Remove beans from skillet and place in serving dish. Top with toasted almonds.