Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

By bridgetinma

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt
• Toasted slivered or sliced almonds, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Cook green beans 5 minutes in 1-inch boiling water, covered. Drain beans and return pan to heat.

Add oil and butter pat to the pan. Toss beans in oil and melted butter. Season beans with a little salt and transfer to a serving plate.

Garnish green beans with toasted slivered or sliced almonds.