1/2poundfresh green beans or French green beans (preferable if you can find them)
1 tablespoonbutter
1/4cupslivered almonds
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Clean the beans: Wash your beans and dry them with a paper towel.
Trim the the ends off: Trim the ends by placing the green beans on a cutting surface and using a sharp knife.
Season the green beans: Lay a piece of parchment paper on a large cooking tray and place the green beans on top, lying flat (not piled up). Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with a little salt.
Turn the oven on to broil: Turn the broil function on high and wait 2 to 3 minutes.
Broil them: Place the tray of green beans on the highest rack, right underneath the broiler. Broil for 4 to 8 minutes, keeping an eye on them. Take the green beans out when they are lightly charred and wrinkled – soft but still a little crunchy. Transfer the beans to a paper towel and set aside.
Make the almondine sauce: In a pan over medium high heat, add almonds and sauté until the almonds turn a light golden brown color. Add butter and lemon and stir.
Toss in the green beans: Add the green beans and saute for 1 minute.
Serve: Turn off the heat, transfer to a plate and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
For any leftovers, transfer the green beans to a storage container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.