String Beans with Almonds

• 2 lbs. of fresh green beans
• 1/4 cup of cold pressed olive oil
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme
• 1/3 cup of sliced almonds, lightly toasted

Boil beans in a large pot of water until tender. Drain beans and place them in a bowl of ice water. Wait 5 minutes and then drain them. Place aside. Put olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in half of the thyme and garlic powder . Add string beans and toss until heated completely. Place mixture into a bowl and sprinkle on almonds with the rest of the thyme.