Haricots Verts Sautes (Sauteed Green Beans)

2 pkgs (9 oz) frozen French cut green beans
2 c water
2 T chicken seasoned stock base
1/2 t chervil
1 1/2 t salt
1/4 c butter
1/4 c sliced almonds
2 t lemon juice

Combine green beans, water, chicken stock base, chervil and salt in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat down, simmer 6 to 8 minutes until beans are crisp-tender. Drain well. Melt butter in a heavy skillet. Add almonds and cook over low heat until golden. Stir in beans and lemon juice until combined. Serve at once. Makes 8 servings.