Green beans with almond and lemon dressing

By Johanna

Ingredients

• 40 g (1/4 cup) slivered almonds
• 1/5 tsp finely grated lemon rind
• 2 tbs fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbs olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 kg green beans, topped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from heat. Transfer to a bowl.

2. Whisk together the lemon rind, lemon juice and oil in a small jug. Season with pepper.

3. Cook the beans in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 1-2 minutes or until bright green and tender crisp. Drain well.

4. Divide the beans among serving plates. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds and drizzle with lemon dressing.