Green Beans With Almond Butter

2 lb Fresh Green Beans, trimmed
1/3 c Butter
1 c Toasted, Slivered Almonds
1 tb Whole-Grain Mustard
1 tb Honey
1 tb Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tb Grated Lemon Zest
2 tb Minced Shallots
1 ts Minced Garlic
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Blanch the green beans in lightly salted boiling water just until tender and bright green, 3-4 minutes. Plunge them into cold water, drain when cool, and set aside.

Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds, mustard, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, shallots, and garlic, and saute gently for 2-3 minutes. Add the beans and continue cooking until they're heated through, 3-5 minutes. Add salt and pepper and serve immediately.