Prep:10, Cook:60
Preparation - Medium
Serves 4 - Double for 8

A family favorite.

• 1 lb young tender green beans
• 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic finely minced or passed through a garlic press
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 2 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

 1 large and 1 small sauteé pans

HEAT 2 TBS olive oil in large heavy skillet.

ADD green beans and sauté over medium heat turning frequently till done to taste, should be blackened in sections.

REMOVE Beans.

ADD 1 TBS olive to pan.

ADD onion, sauté till light brown.

ADD garlic and sauté further minute or two till garlic browned.

TOAST almonds in a separate small heavy skilled.

RETURN beans to skillet with the onions and garlic.

SEASON w/salt and pepper.

ADD 2 TBS balsamic vinegar.

TOSS well

ADD the toasted almonds

TOSS lightly and serve.