STEAMED GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS

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An easy and elegant vegetable for a special meal.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and halved if desired
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 c almonds, slivered
2 Tbsp butter, unsalted
juice from 1 lemon (to taste)
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • 1. Steam the green beans until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • 2. Heat the oil in a saute` pan and add the almond slivers. Saute over medium heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • 3. Add the green beans and butter. Turn of the heat and give it a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss together and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

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