Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Mint

adapted from Dinner: A Love Story blog
via Karen Lonergan

serves 4

2 cups haricots verts
¼ cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
One handful chopped fresh mint
Juice of one half lemon
Salt, to taste
A few glugs of olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

In a large frying pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until butter is melted. Add almonds and cook 2 minutes, letting them darken slightly in color. Add haricots verts and cook for two minutes, stirring occasionally. Add lemon juice, a few pinches of salt, and remove to platter. Sprinkle with mint. Serve.

This is an extremely easy and tasty dish that even kids will enjoy!