Green Beans With Almond Butter

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs green beans, fresh & trimmed
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 blanch the green beans in lightly salted boiling water just until tender and bright green, 3-4 minutes. plunge them into cold water, drain when cool, and set aside.
• 2 melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. add the balance of the ingredients and saute gently for 2-3 minutes. add salt and pepper and serve immediately.