Ingredients: 

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 5-6 cloves garlic, sliced
• fresh ground pepper and salt to taste
• squeeze of lemon juice
• sliced almonds, for garnish

Directions: 

1. Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Add garlic and saute until fragrant and golden brown. 
3. Season with fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste. 
4. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top then garnish with sliced almonds. 
5. Enjoy!