Green Bean Almondine

 Super easy to make and so tasty.  I have add crispy bacon cut into pieces in this too.

GREEN BEAN ALMANDINE

(serves 4)

Ingredients:

*1 pound green beans, cut of ends

*2 tablespoons butter

*1/2 cup slivered almonds

*2 tablespoons finely chopped purple onion

*2-3 garlic cloves, minced

*zest from one lemon

*juice from 1/2 lemon (about 2 teaspoons)

*salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

~Add a little salt to a pot of boiling water.

~Add the green beans and cook for 4-6 minutes.

~Remove from heat and drain.

~Melt butter into a skillet over medium/low heat.

~Add almonds and toast for about 2 minutes, stirring often.

~Add chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for 40-50 seconds.

~Add green beans and toss and cook for another 2 minutes, tossing often.

~Remove from heat and add lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.