1999 GREEN BEANS WITH BROWNED BUTTER AND ALMONDS

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup slivered almonds, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste

Bring large saucepan of water to boil over high heat, add a large pinch of salt and stir in beans. Cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat in large skillet. Add almonds and cook until almonds and butter begin to brown lightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Drain beans very well and add to skillet, tossing to coat with butter and almonds. Salt to taste. Serves 8.

If you cook the beans in advance, add the almonds and butter when you reheat them.

— Butterball