Green Beans With Garlic Butter and Almonds

Steamed broccoli or cauliflower may be used in place of the green beans, the chili flakes may be omitted if desired I like to add them in or you may adjust to heat level. --- this is very good!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 -1 1⁄2 lb fresh green beans
• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 1 -2  tablespoon  fresh minced garlic
• 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 3  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  teaspoons white vinegar
• 1⁄4-1⁄3 cup  toasted sliced almonds

Directions

1. Steam or boil the green beans until tender but still crisp; plunge into ice water or very cold water then drain well.
2. Place the beans onto a clean tea towel then pat dry using paper towels.
3. Place the beans into a heat proof bowl.
4. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add in fresh garlic and chili flakes and stir 2 minutes (do not allow the butter to brown).
5. Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce and white vinegar; bring to a boil mixing constantly.
6. Remove from heat then pour over the beans toss to coat.
7. Mix in the almonds.