Blue Cheese Green Beans

Submitted by: Martina Davis 
I was a little hesitant when I first tried this recipe. My sons usually don't care for green beans, and I thought they wouldn't be fond of the blue cheese. To my pleasant surprise, they loved every bite. 

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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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Mushroom Green Beans

Submitted by: Mary Buhl 
In Duluth, Georgia, Mary Buhl dresses up green beans and mushrooms in a snap. She sparks the fresh taste of the veggies with a simple combination of lemon juice and Dijon mustard. 

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Apricot-Glazed Green Beans

Submitted by: Nancy Mueller 
Serve this classic pasta toss withApricot-Glazed Green Beans from Nancy Mueller. 'I like to add a little extra flavor to homegrown beans, and this is one of our favorite treatments,' she writes from Bloomington, Minnesota. Apricot preserves make the simple yet tasty coating for the veggies. Try this side dish alongside most any entree whenever time is tight. 

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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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Green Beans with Peppers

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Our Test Kitchen concocted this festive-looking side dish that's a snap to make for a holiday dinner or an everyday meal. 

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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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Green Beans with Red Peppers

Submitted by: Chris Kallies 
'Balsamic vinegar adds zing to these colorful sauteed veggies that cook in a flash,' says Chris Kallies of Oldsmar, Florida. 'Trim the beans and julienne the pepper ahead to make this dish in a snap at the last minute.' 

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Garlic-Buttered Green Beans

Submitted by: Adeline Piscitelli 
These dressed-up beans are simple to make but look and taste special. They're a perfect side dish for nearly any meal. 

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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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