Ingredients

• 2  pounds fresh green beans, trimmed, or four 9-ounce packages frozen whole green beans
• 6  cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1-1/3  cups slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/4  cup lemon juice
• 1/2  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, cook green beans, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and return to Dutch oven.

2. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook garlic in hot butter over medium heat until tender and lightly golden. Add to green beans along with almonds, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine.

3. Makes 6 to 8 servings