 | Beans Simmered in Almond Brown Butter Slice Italian beans diagonally into 1" sections. Drop into boiling salted water and boil for 3 minutes until tender, and drain. Rinse under cold water to keep green color. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 4 tbsp butter, simmer for several minutes until dark golden with a nutty aroma. Add 1/4 cup slivered almonds and stir until lightly browned. Spoon over the cooked beans, and season with freshly ground pepper. -Ellen Ecker Ogden, author of From the Cook's Garden cookbook |