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Snow on the Mountain Green Beans

Submitted by: Carrie 
This is a side dish of fresh green beans cooked in olive oil and lemon juice and topped with feta cheese. 

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Lemon-Parsley Green Beans

Submitted by: Rachel C. 
Home Town: Bloomington, Indiana, USA
Farm-fresh green beans are blanched, then stir-fried with butter, olive oil and diced garlic, and seasoned with lemon zest, parsley and lemon juice in a fast, versatile side dish. 

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'Chinese Buffet' Green Beans

Submitted by: roweena 
You'll make a bee line for these Chinese buffet favorites! 

Green Beans With Orange Olive Oil

Submitted by: SHACKL 
This is a side dish of fresh green beans tossed with orange-infused olive oil. It's my favorite way to make green beans. I normally serve it with Italian food, it's tasty and refreshing! 

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Savory Green Beans

Submitted by: Eve 
Fresh green beans with sweet caramelized shallots and savory Italian pancetta take vegetables to a whole new level. 

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Sweet and Spicy Green Beans

Submitted by: CookoftheHouse 
Home Town: Yakima, Washington, USA
Living In: Spokane, Washington, USA
Fresh green beans are coated with a soy sauce, honey, garlic mixture that is sure to wake up your taste buds! 

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Dad's Pan-Fried Green Beans

Submitted by: Pam and Corey 
Once upon a time, Dad received a similar recipe with a bundle of fresh green beans. He made the recipe once and then lost the card. After many attempts to recreate that flavor, he declares that this, his own recipe, is even better! 

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Easy Garden Green Beans

Submitted by: mrsmiz 
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
This is a flavorful, simple way to dress up plain steamed green beans for an easy side dish that practically cooks itself while you are getting the rest of the meal together. 

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Quick Zesty Green Beans

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Here's a change of pace: crispy stir-fried beans that are excellent as an appetizer or side dish. Green vegetables are rich in antioxidants and tied to lower risks for certain cancers. 

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Green Beans With Walnuts

Submitted by: Margaret Wilson 
For a simple side dish that seems nice enough for company, Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California perks up fresh green beans with minced garlic and toasted walnuts. 
 
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