steamed green beans with almonds

Name: Steamed Green Beans with Almonds
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) fresh green beans, trimmed and halved if desired; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1/4 cup(s) almonds, slivered; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted; - juice from 1 lemon (to taste); - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, minced

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Marsha Gardner

Florala, AL

Updated on Sep 1, 2012

An easy and elegant vegetable for a special meal.

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yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make steamed green beans with almonds

Step 1

Steam the green beans until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a saute` pan and add the almond slivers. Saute over medium heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Step 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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