Green Beans with Toasted Almonds, Browned Butter and Whole Spices

Ground seeds and spices—as well as fragrant toasted almonds—give classic green beans amandine gets a bold update with plenty of texture. The browned butter amplifies the nuttiness of the almonds, adds a touch of richness and ties everything together. The almonds can be toasted and stored in an airtight container at room temperature and the spice-and-butter mixture can be made, cooled, covered and refrigerated up to a day in advance. When ready to serve, melt the butter mixture in a 12-inch skillet over medium-low, add the beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Finish the dish off heat as directed.