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Sesame Green Beans 'n' Water Chestnuts

Submitted by: Dot Christiansen 
Soy sauce and sesame oil make a flavorful base for these good-for-you green beans from Dot Christiansen's Bettendorf, Iowa kitchen. Toasted sesame seeds and water chestnuts add texture and crunch to this quick skillet side that goes well with beef or poultry. 

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Green Beans 'n' Celery

Submitted by: Marian Platt 
Mariam Platt of Sequim, Washington dresses up crisp-tender green beans with celery, pimiento, Parmesan cheese and sunflower kernels. This quick side makes a nice complement to any entree, particularly Italian dishes. 

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Crunchy Green Beans

Submitted by: Becky Brunette 
Green beans taste terrific all by themselves, but my mom has managed to improve on Mother Nature! She adds mushrooms, celery and crisp slivered almonds to dress up the popular green vegetable. -Becky Brunette, Minneapolis, Minnesota 

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Artichokes and Green Beans

Submitted by: Carole Boys 
This easy and elegant treatment for vegetables complements a variety of main courses. 'Whenever I make it, someone always asks for a recipe,' Carole Boys writes from Wheaton, Illinois. 

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Green Beans Amandine

Submitted by: Brenda DuFresne 
It's hard to improve on the taste Mother Nature gives to fresh green beans, but Mom has for years using this recipe. I have always thought the crunchy almonds were a super addition. -Brenda DuFresne, Midland, Michigan 

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Green Beans Italiano

Submitted by: Amy Welk-Thieding 
The tomatoes and green beans make a pretty combo in this vegetable dish. Eliminate the salt if you prefer. --Amy Welk-Thieding 

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Carrot 'N' Celery Amandine

Submitted by: Carol Gaus 
'When I prepare a rather plain entree like baked chicken for dinner, I try to make an interesting side dish like this one,' writes Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois. 'The crisp-tender veggies, seasoned with soy sauce and garlic, get added crunch from the toasted almonds. 

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Tarragon Green Beans

Submitted by: Ruby Williams 
A mixture of celery, onion and green pepper adds a spark to this simple green bean side dish from Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana. It's pleasantly seasoned with dried tarragon and lemon-pepper, so its flavor complements most main-dish meats. 

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Garden Green Beans

Submitted by: Diane Hixon 
Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida uses garlic and Italian seasoning to dress up green beans straight from the garden. 'This fast flavorful side dish is frequently on the menu for special occasions,' she relates. 

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Country Green Beans

Submitted by: Linda Gaido 
This deliciously different way to dress up green beans is sure to become a family favorite at your house, too. The garlic, chopped ham and onion blend so well with the beans. It's a beautiful and tasty side dish that has real country appeal. -Linda Gaido, New Brighton, Pennsylvania 
 
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