Parmesan Garlic Green Beans With Almonds & Onions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb green beans
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup almonds, coarsely chopped or 2 -3 tablespoons slivered almonds
1/2 medium onion, chopped (or finely sliced)
1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Place the beans in a pan of boiling salted water (about 1 teaspoons salt) and cook for 3-5 minutes until firm but not raw, drain well. Or, alternatively, microwave with a little water for 4 minutes.
Melt the butter in a pan, add the olive oil and heat, add the almonds and onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until the almonds are lightly browned.
Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the beans, salt and pepper to taste and toss.
Add the chicken stock.
Cover and cook until desired tenderness, about 5-10 minutes.
Sprinkle beans with Parmesan; serve immediately.