Green Beans Amandine

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup almonds toasted sliced
• 0.8 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch 
• 3 cups less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
• 3 pounds green beans trimmed
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon 
• 0.3 cup butter fat-free
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add beans, and saut 5 minutes.
3. Add broth, pepper, and salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Combine cornstarch and water; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in juice.
5. Sprinkle with almonds just before serving.