Jazzed Up Green Beans

This is a go to side that is super easy, can be made for a few or for a crowd and it is full of flavor.  I always have frozen green beans on hand so this side is really a no brainer.  Sauteed green beans in garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and soy sauce?!  Yes!  Tangy and salty these will go with anything!  Big thanks to my friend Becca for inventing this recipe!  Enjoy!

Jazzed Up Green Beans (Becca Perry)

1 1/2 t. extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 oz.) package frozen green beans (you can also use fresh)
1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 c. reduced sodium soy sauce
Salt and pepper
1/4 c. sliced or slivered almonds, toasted (put them in a saute pan over medium heat and shake them around until they are lightly browned)

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds.  Add the green beans, turn the heat up to medium high and saute for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally with tongs.  Add the lemon juice, soy sauce, salt and pepper and continue cooking and tossing occasionally until most of the liquid has evaporated and the green beans are heated through.  Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if desired.  Place the green beans in a serving bowl and sprinkle with the toasted almonds.  Serve!

6 servings (97 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com