Green Bean Almondine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sliced natural almonds
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
1 lb. green beans, trimmed
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. pepper
salt to taste
lemon peel and slices for garnish

Preparation

In large skillet brown almonds in 2 teaspoons butter 3 to 4 minutes until golden; set aside.
In same skillet saute green beans in remaining butter 5 to 8 minutes until crisp-tender.
Stir in lemon juice and pepper.
Add salt to taste.
Sprinkle almonds over beans.