Green Beans with Almonds

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans
• ½ cup slivered, blanched almonds
• butter
• salt
• freshly ground pepper

Method

1. Wash beans and remove ends and strings. Leave whole or cut in diagonal strips.
2. Drop in large pot of boiling water and cook until just done (5-10 min).
3. Drain and rinse in cold water.
4. Sauté almonds in butter, then add beans.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste