Green Beans and Almonds

• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 3/4 pounds green beans, stem ends trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup sliced unblanched almonds, toasted (see page 365), for garnish

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt.
2. Cook green beans until bright green and crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Drain in a colander; rinse under cold water until cool, and pat dry with paper towels.
4. In a large bowl, toss green beans with the oil; season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve, garnished with toasted almonds.

salt, green beans, olive oil, unblanched almonds

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/green-beans-and-almonds-387964 (may not work)