Almond Green Beans

Another delicious side dish recipe from Bethenny Frankel. I like to serve these green beans with a protein (like tempeh) and complex carb (like brown rice).

Ingredients
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 tbs olive oil
1 lbs. fresh green beans, tough ends trimmed
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbs butter, I like vegan Earth Balance

Directions
1. Toast the almonds in a small non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until color changes to golden brown and smell toasted.
2. Heat olive oil in large non-stick pan on high heat.
3. Add beans, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes.
4. Turn heat to low and cover pan and continue to cook until the beans are steamed yet crispy, about 5 minutes or longer depending on thickness of beans.
5. Toss with butter, sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve hot.