Green Beans 2 Ways - Almondine & Sweet and Sour

Ingredients

• 1 lb French green beans haricot verts, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 heaping cup raw sliced almonds
• 2 medium shallots, finely diced
• 2 medium garlic cloves, finely minced
• zest of one small lemon
• 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tsp Just Pomegranate Syrup
• kosher salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp cider vinegar
• 3 tsp Just Date Syrup