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Roasted Green Beans with Almond Brittle

Provided by: Almond Board
This is a fresh salty-sweet twist on the traditional holiday green beans. Almonds add a depth of new flavor and texture to this creative concoction. 

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Green Beans with Radishes

Submitted by: Marlene Muckenhirn 
Green Beans with Radishes, suggested by Minnesota field editor Marlene Muchenhirn of Delano, is a side dish with a flavorful twist. 'The fresh green beans are so pretty mixed with crisp radish slices,' she says. 

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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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Garlic Butter Green Beans

Submitted by: Erika Niehoff 
'One summer, when my parents had a huge crop of green beans from their garden, I created this recipe,' Erika Niehoff relates from Eveleth, Minnesota. 'My children just love this yummy dish with garden fresh green beans.' 

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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 '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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Garlic Green Beans

Submitted by: Howard Levine 
Here's a quick-and-easy treatment for fresh green beans that calls for just a handful of ingredients. Everyone who eats them loves them. --Howard Levine of Arleta, California 

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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-Almond Green Beans

Submitted by: Glenda Malan 
A hint of balsamic vinegar gives a fresh taste to this simple side shared by Glenda Malan. 'Sliced almonds dress up green beans tastefully when company's coming,' she relates from Lake Forest, California. 'I can't think of an entree this dish doesn't complement.' 
 
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