Green beans wlth hazelnut-lemon butter

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFresh green beans -- cut
¼cupButter or margarine
½cupToasted hazelnuts --
Chopped
1tablespoonLemon juice
1teaspoonFresh parsley -- minced
½teaspoonDried basil
½teaspoonSalt

Directions

In a saucepan, cover beans with water: cover and cook until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, brown the butter. Add the hazelnuts, lemon juice, parsley, basil and salt; heat through. Drain beans; add the butter mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: Almonds may be substituted for the hazelnuts Recipe By : Taste of Home