Green Beans Almondine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 - 2 cups water
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup Fisher Chef's Naturals Slivered Almonds
salt, to taste

Preparation

Snap one or both ends of the beans, leaving a whole bean (may cut in half in the middle of the bean).
In a large deep skillet add water and bring to a boil.
Add beans and quickly simmer (tossing beans frequently) for approximately 3-5 minutes.
Drain beans; remove water.
In the same skillet melt butter and add the green beans back inches.
Cover the skillet and reduce heat to a simmer (turning beans occasionally).
Cook on a low heat for approximately 6-7 minutes. Drain off excess butter.
Add slivered almonds and toss beans. Lightly salt and serve.