Green Beans Amandine

8 ounces green beans or one 9 ounce package frozen cut or french-cut green beans
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Cut fresh beans into 1-inch pieces. Cook fresh beans covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender. (or, cook frozen beans according to package directions). Drain, keep warm.
Meanwhile in a small saucepan cook and stir almonds in melted butter over medium heat until golden. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Stir almond mixture into beans.