Green Beans With Almonds And Thyme

Can't go wrong with butter, garlic salt and toasted almonds!!

Cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender , about 5 minutes.

Using a large diameter strainer , transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water , cool completely.

Drain well.

Alternatively you can steam the beans for 5 minutes and proceed directly to the skillet.

Melt 1 / 4 cup of butter in a heavy large skillet over medium hight heat.

Whisk in 1 tbsp of fresh thyme , 1 tbsp of mustard and 1 teaspoon of garlic salt into butter.

Add beans to skillet and toss until heated through , about 4 minutes.

Transfer to serving bowl.

Sprinkle with toasted almonds and remaining 1 tbsp of thyme.

fresh green beans, butter, fresh thyme, dijon mustard, garlic salt, slivered almonds