Classic Green Bean Almondine

This recipe has been around along time. The first time I made it, I was in my high school Home Economics class and we were preparing a dinner for our mothers. That was along time ago, waaaay back in about 1970! Gasp, I'm getting old! I think the recipe is even older than me! But it is such a delicious dish that I still make it. It's one of those that have stood the test of time and it should not be forgotten! It's very easy to make and only takes 1 pan! In a skillet, you add butter

and some sliced almonds and cook them until slightly golden. Add some lemon juice and salt and pour them in a small bowl. Wipe out pan and add a little water and salt and bring to a boil. Add fresh green beans, bring to a simmer and put on lid. Steam beans til tender-crisp.

Drain beans and add almond mixture; place in serving dish. Quick, easy, fresh and delicious! It doesn't get any better than this! Let's start:

CLASSIC GREEN BEAN ALMONDINE

makes about 4 servings

1 pound fresh green beans with the stems snapped off, and washed

1-2 tablespoons butter( I have cut the amout of butter down from original recipe)

1/4 cup sliced almonds

2-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired

I used my 10 inch skillet with a lid for this. In skillet melt butter over low heat and add almonds, stirring occasionally until they are golden. Add 1/4 tsp. salt and fresh lemon juice and pour into a bowl for now. Wipe out skillet with paper towels. In same skillet, add enough water to come to about 1/2 inch deep. Bring water to a boil and add 1/2 tsp. salt and all of green beans. Bring back to a boil and cover pan with lid. You may use a steamer pan for the green beans, if desired. Cook green beans to tender crisp stage, about 2- 5 minutes. To test , poke beans with a fork to test doneness. I like them still a little crisp. Drain water from beans, stir in the almond and butter mixture, coating beans well, and place in a serving dish and serve. Your family will love you and thank you for making them a special dish! If they only knew how easy it was!

It's a beautiful and tasty dish that's nutritious to boot! And you can use a steamer for the beans, if desired, and then do the almonds in a separate pan, while the beans are steaming. I served this with the Honey-Mustard Glazed Salmon from yesterdays post, and some brown rice and rolls.
It was a great meal that I'll do again and again, as everyone loves this! What's your favorite way to serve green beans?