Honey Almond Green Beans

My youngest daughter, Tessa, is two years old. She LOVES raw veggies with dip. Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, celery, all of it. Not, however, a fan of cooked veggies. I think what makes this veggie something she'll eat is the almonds. I make this dish often, at least once a week. Tessa loves almonds, cashews, peanuts, or any kind of nut. I guess if I get in the habit of tossing a few nuts in with the veggies, she just may love them all!

Honey Almond Green Beans

1 bag of french cut green beans (I always buy the kind you can steam in the package in the microwave.)
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup slivered or sliced almonds

1. Steam green beans as directed on package.

2. In a saute pan, melt butter.

3. Toss in green beans and fry a bit to sear the outside.

4. Mix in soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.

5. In a separate pan, toast almonds until slightly darkened.

6. Mix almonds with the green beans and serve.