Green Beans and Almonds

From Everyday Food
Serves 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients
coarse salt and ground pepper

1 ¾ pounds green beans, stem end trimmed

½ cup sliced unblanched almonds

1 tablespoon olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans; cook until bright green and tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander; rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
2. Meanwhile, spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet; toast in oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
3. In a large bowl, toss green beans with oil; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted almonds.