Step 1

Wash and trim green beans. To trim green beans cut the tips off either side.

Step 2

Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add the timmed green beans. Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Remove immediately and submerge them in an ice bath.

Step 4

Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Heat the olive oil in the skillet. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes on medium heat until they soften. Add garlic. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the green beans from the ice water. Add them to the skillet with onions and garlic. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add lemon juice, and orange juice (optional), salt, and pepper. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a serving dish.

Step 7

Top with slivered almonds and lemon zest.