Ingredients
| 1½ | pounds green beans, fresh or frozen |
| 1 | tablespoon canola oil |
| 2 | tablespoons unsalted butter |
| ½ | cup HORMEL® CURE 81® diced ham |
| ½ | medium onion, sliced |
| 2 | garlic cloves, minced |
| ½ | teaspoon kosher salt |
| ½ | liter black pepper |
| ¼ | cup slivered almonds |
Directions
If fresh green beans, blanch in boiling water for 1 minute, drain in colander so water runs off. If frozen green beans, sit in water until defrosted, drain in colander so water runs off.
Heat skillet on medium-high heat. Add oil and butter, once hot add ham and onions sauté for 1-2 minutes, add green beans, garlic and season with salt and pepper, cook for 2-5 minutes (until water cooks out, no more steam) adjust seasoning and pour into serving vessel.
In a separate skillet over medium heat toast almonds for 3-4 minutes until almonds smell slightly toasted. Pour over top of green beans and enjoy!
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