Green Beans Almondine

With Thanksgiving just around the corner this week I am still making my traditional creamy & onion flavored green bean casserole, but I’m also including a bit of a lighter option with these green beans almondine.

Yield: 4 servings

You will need:

1 lb. fresh green beans
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon
salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1.  Wash & trim ends of green beans.
2.  Fill a cooking pot (I use a 6 qt pot) half way w/water.  Add green beans and bring to a boil.
3.  Let green beans cook 6-8 minutes, drain & rinse shock under cold water.
4.  Cut the lemon half to yield 1-2 slices for garnish.  Split to center of the slice & twist.
5.  Coat green beans with olive oil, salt & pepper to taste and squeeze the remaining lemon half over the beans.
6.  Sprinkle w/slivered almonds & serve, garnish with lemon & serve.

Happy Thanksgiving!