Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning
  • Freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (25g) slivered almonds
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch until bright green and crisp-tender (about 3-5 minutes).
  2. Immediately drain the green beans and plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well and pat dry.
  3. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast until golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma (about 3-5 minutes). Be careful not to burn the butter!
  5. Add the blanched green beans to the browned butter. Toss to coat. Stir in the toasted almonds, lemon juice, and nutmeg (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.