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Green Beans with Almonds

Submitted by: Patti 
This is one of those dishes that tradition has snatched. Most everyone has a green bean dish on the menu for the holidays. The almonds are a nice detour from the usual ingredients. 

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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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Garlicky Green Beans with Mushrooms

Submitted by: Sue Haviland 
'We love green beans at our house and enjoy them at least once a week. I'm always experimenting with new ways to fix them,' pens Sue Haviland of Lake Mills, Wisconsin. 'Garlic cloves and mushrooms lend them delicious flavor in this quick-and-easy dish. I like to steam the beans so they keep most of their nutrients.' 

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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. 

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. 

Green Beans with Almonds and Caramelized Shallots

Submitted by: Jen 
Home Town: Santa Cruz, California, USA
Living In: San Diego, California, USA
Green beans are quickly steamed to tenderness, then mixed with sweet caramelized shallots, red bell pepper, and toasted almonds. 

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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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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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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.' 

Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme

Submitted by: JasBradley 
Home Town: Ventura, California, USA
Living In: Chico, California, USA
These tangy fresh green beans with nuts and fresh herbs are great with grilled fish! 
 
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