Lemony Green Beans
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INGREDIENTS 2 cups whole fresh green beans 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons slivered almonds 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the green beans. Cover and cook over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until the beans are crisp-tender. Drain, and transfer the beans to a serving dish. Cover and keep warm. Melt the butter in the same saucepan; stir in the almonds. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, or until the almonds are very light brown. Stir in the lemon juice and salt. Spoon over the green beans. Makes 4 servings