green beans

Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds and Garlic

1 Pound Frozen Green Beans, whole, thawed
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
1/4 cup Slivered Natural Almonds (raw, skins on)
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.  Add the olive oil and heat until it shimmers, then add the almonds and saute until they start to color.  Add the butter and garlic and stir until the butter melts and the garlic is fragrant.  Sprinkle with the salt, then add the beans and increase the heat a bit, stir and saute until the beans are heated through and very hot.

Serve immediately.