FESTIVE GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS

Yield: 6 servings

1 1/2 lb Green beans, stemmed
1/2 cup Onion, sliced & quartered
1 tbsp Olive oil
1/4 cup Water chestnuts, slivered
1/4 cup Almonds, slivered & toasted

Cut green beans into 3" long pieces. Steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat & set aside.

Heat oil in a large pot & saute the onions until soft, 5 minutes. Stir ni the reserved beans along with the water chestnuts. Transfer immediately to a serving dish, sprinkle with almonds & serve.