Green beans with toasted almonds

Ingredients

• 2 lb green beans, trimmed
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 lemon
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the green beans for 4 to 5 minutes, until bright green and just tender.
2. Drain the beans and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well.
3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toast the almonds for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until golden.
4. Add the shallot and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the green beans and toss for 3 minutes, until hot. Add a squeeze of lemon and season with salt and pepper.

Make ahead: Boil and chill the beans up to 1 day ahead and keep them in the fridge; finish them in the pan just before serving.