Green Beans Almondine

Ingredients

• 1 lb. fresh green beans, rinsed and drained
• 1½ - 2 cups water
• 1 stick butter
• ⅔ cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals Slivered Almonds
• Salt, to taste

Directions

1. Snap one or both ends of the beans, leaving a whole bean (may cut in half in the middle of the bean).
2. In a large deep skillet add water and bring to a boil.
3. Add beans and quickly simmer (tossing beans frequently) for approximately 3-5 minutes.
4. Drain beans; remove water.
5. In the same skillet melt butter and add the green beans back in.
6. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to a simmer (turning beans occasionally).
7. Cook on a low heat for approximately 6-7 minutes. Drain off excess butter.
8. Add slivered almonds and toss beans. Lightly salt and serve.