Lemon-almond Green Beans

• 1 12 lbs green beans, ends trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon, zest of
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1. Cook beans until tender either by steaming (my preference) or in boiling water.
2. Drain and return to pot and toss with 1 tablespoon butter.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cover to keep warm.
5. In small saucepan, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
6. Add almonds and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
7. Add lemon zest and juice, and toss with the beans.

green beans, butter, salt, almonds, freshly grated lemon, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lemon-almond-green-beans-74984 (may not work)