String Beans with Browned Butter and Almonds

Tender green beans served in a lemony, browned butter and almond sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup slivered almonds, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Cooking Directions:

1. Bring large saucepan of water to a boil on high heat. Add the salt, and green beans. Cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter on medium heat in large skillet. Add almonds. Cook until both almonds and butter begin to brown lightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.
3. Drain beans; add to skillet, tossing to coat with butter mixture. Heat through.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of www.butterball.com.