Green Bean Almondine

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
• 1 lb. French green beans, trimmed & washed
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
• 1/4 cup shallot, chopped
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring 6 cups of water with 1 teaspoon salt to a boiling in a large saucepan. Set aside a large bowl filled with ice water.
2. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes or until bright green and just tender. Remove beans with tongs and place them in the ice water. Let chill for 4 minutes. Drain beans thoroughly once cool.
3. Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once butter begins to brown, add the almonds and shallots. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often until almonds are slightly toasted.
4. Mix in the lemon zest and juice, pepper, green beans and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and serve once beans are heated thoroughly.

Nutrition per serving: 180 calories, 10 g carbohydrates, 30 mg cholesterol, 14 g fat, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein, 290 mg sodium, 4 g sugar.

Recipe from: southernliving.com