Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 cups fresh green beans (ends cut off)
  • 3 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1-2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • salt (as needed)

Instruction

  • In a large pot add water and boil over high heat, add salt and then the green beans.  Cook the green beans for only 2-3 minutes, until you reach your desired level of doneness. Do not overcook, the green beans should be done but not limp.   Drain and rinse to stop cooking process.  
  • Meanwhile melt the butter and olive oil together in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • As soon as your butter melts and is hot add the slivered almonds.   Toast the almonds for 2-4 minutes, and stir occasionally. You can toast until just lightly beige or until golden brown.
  • Toss the cooked green beans into the skillet and pan fry with the butter, oil and almonds until they are hot and fully coated.
  • Do not over cook, they should still be soft but not limp.  Remove your cast iron skillet from the heat and add lemon juice.
  • Add salt if need and serve immediately.