Green Beans with Almonds Recipe
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Green Beans with Almonds

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

  1. Remove both ends of beans, break in half, and wash thoroughly.
  2. Place in a large pot and add water 3 to 4 inches from the top. Add bacon and cook until tender.
  3. Remove bacon from cooking water and discard. Remove beans and place in a large bowl, add almonds and toss. Serve Hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I would have rated this 5-stars for ingredients and only 2-stars for the cooking method--the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2005 by JDVMD   view full review
Used frozen whole beans from Sam's Club and added a lot more slivered toasted almonds (Trader...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2006 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
I revamped this recipe a lot...sorry. I cooked my beans as directed (leaving them slightly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2003 by JMSCRUGGS78   view full review
Very yummy idea, and I used slivered almonds that were treated with garlic to add extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2006 by Paula   view full review
Bravo! Incorporating the bacon took the bitterness out of the beans without having to dredge...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by ARBUTUSROEHM   view full review
I followed this recipe about 95%. Instead of bacon I used unsalted butter strictly and sauteed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2004 by Wilemon   view full review
This just needed a lot more flavor for us. I ended up tossing in melted butter with garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2009 by SuzyQ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used slivered almonds roasted in toaster oven - be carefull not to burn almonds
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by sarah   view full review
wonderful recipe who needs to cover up the taste of garden fresh beans
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2010 by clevercook   view full review
Easy and Yummy!

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