Lemon Balsamic Green Beans

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These tangy, savory green beans compliment any meal, and couldn't be simpler to make. Best if made with fresh green beans, but frozen green beans are just as good.

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Steps

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Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat.

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Chop onion into thin strips and add them to the pan.

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Add half the garlic , salt , and pepper , and saute until onions barely begin to brown.

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Cut ends off green beans if fresh , and add them to the pan.

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Mix in remaining garlic.

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Juice 1 / 4 of a lemon into the pan and add 2 tbls of balsamic vinegar and i tsp of butter.

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Sample a green bean , and add remaining lemon , salt and pepper to taste.

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Before green beans are fully cooked , toss in desired amount of sliced almonds.

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Warm a little longer , and serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic clove, salt and pepper, green beans, onion, lemon, almonds, butter