Ingredients

2

tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

1

tablespoon honey

2

pounds green beans

2

tablespoons sliced almonds, if desired

Preparation

Mix butter and honey; set aside.

Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. Add green beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil 5 to 10 minutes longer or until crisp-tender; drain.

Toss beans and honey mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.