Green Beans Almandine

Source: Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook: Bridal Edition

Serves: 3

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces green beans (or one 9 ounce package of frozen green beans
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon unsalted margarine
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions: 

1. Cut fresh green beans into 1" pieces. Cook, covered, in a small amount of salted boiling water.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook and stir almonds into melted butter over medium heat.
3. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
4. Stir almond mixture into green beans.