Green Bean Amandine

 Green beans amandine

1 pound green beans

2 tablespoons slivered almonds

2 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Cut green beans French style. Steam in a saucepan to crisp-tender. Then place in a serving bowl.  Meanwhile, in a saucepan cook slivered almonds in butter over low heat, stirring occasionally, till golden. Remove from heat; add lemon juice. Pour over the beans. Serves 4