Steam-Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds and Parsley

• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1 pound green beans, stem ends trimmed
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 teaspoons butter, plus 2 teaspoons
• Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat an 8 to 9-inch pot over medium-low heat.
2. When it is hot, add almonds and toast, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Remove almonds from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same pot add green beans, 1/3 cup water, 2 teaspoons butter, and salt, and cover.
5. Increase heat to medium-high, cover and cook until steam escapes around lid.
6. Set timer for 5 minutes and continue to steam until beans are brightly colored and just tender.
7. Remove lid and continue to cook until water evaporates and beans start to saute, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
8. Turn off heat, and stir in toasted almonds, lemon zest, parsley, remaining 2 teaspoons butter, and pepper, to taste.
9. Serve immediately.

almonds, green beans, water, butter, salt, lemon zest, flatleaf, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/steam-sauteed-green-beans-with-almonds-and-parsley-recipe.html (may not work)