Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt
  • Toasted slivered or sliced Aurora almonds, for garnish

Directions

  1. Cook green beans 5 minutes in 1-inch boiling water, covered. Drain beans and return pan to heat.
  2. Add oil and butter pat to the pan. Toss beans in oil and melted butter. Season beans with a little salt and transfer to a serving plate.
  3. Garnish green beans with toasted slivered or sliced almonds.