Garlic Butter Green Beans with Almonds

1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.

2In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic (4 cloves) and red pepper flakes (¼ teaspoon), sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

3Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the garlic (4 cloves) butter. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

4Stir in the toasted almonds, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with lemon juice (1 tablespoon) before serving.