Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Lemon

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Trim the stem end from: 1 pound green beans.

   Step 2

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

   Step 3

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

   Step 4

   Cook, stirring fairly often, until the almonds begin to brown. Turn off the heat and add: Juice of 1/2 lemon, Salt.

   Step 5

   Cook the beans until tender in salted boiling water. Drain well and toss with the almonds and butter. Taste for salt and adjust as needed.

2. Variations

   Step 6

   Substitute chopped pecans or hazelnuts for the almonds.

   Step 7

   Use romano beans or Dragon’s Tongue beans instead of tender green beans.

   Step 8

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