Green Beans with Almonds and Thyme

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, using 1 1/2 teaspoons salt for every quart of water. Add the green beans and cook until they are barely tender but still have a little snap, about 5 minutes.
2. Drain the beans, then move them into a large bowl filled with ice water so they cool all the way through. The cold water stops the cooking and helps set that bright green color.
3. Drain the beans thoroughly. You can prepare them up to this point a day ahead and refrigerate them.
4. If you prefer, steam the beans for 5 minutes instead, then move straight to the skillet.
5. Set a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat and melt the butter. Whisk half of the fresh thyme, 1 Tbsp, along with the Dijon mustard and garlic salt, into the melted butter.
6. Add the beans to the skillet and toss them in the butter mixture until warmed through, about 4 minutes. Move the beans to a serving bowl.
7. Scatter the toasted almonds over the top, along with the remaining 1 Tbsp of thyme.