Split Green Beans

Name: Split Green Beans
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh green beans; Pinch of baking soda; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup slivered almonds

6 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans
Pinch of baking soda
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions

1

Break tips from beans; remove strings, if necessary. Wash in cold water and drain. Using a knife, cut each bean lengthwise into several slices.
2

Place beans, soda, and water to cover in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes; drain well. Return beans to saucepan; add water to cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain; add butter, salt, and pepper, stirring well. Sprinkle almonds over beans to serve.