Toasted almond-garlic green beans

A simple, healthy side dish.

Ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans
3 cloves of garlic
0.25 cup sliced almonds
2 tbsp butter
salt

Preparation
Clean the green beans, cut off their ends and blanch them for 4 minutes. Drain.

To a large skillet add the almonds and toast on high heat. Then add the butter and lower the heat to medium. When melted add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, till fragrant.

At this point, mix in the green beans, salt to taste and heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring. Serve!