green beans almondine

Categories: Appetizers; Vegetables; Salads; Microwave
Yield: 6 servings

Measure	Ingredient
2 pounds	Fresh green beans
½ cup	Water
3 tablespoons	Butter or margarine
⅓ cup	Slivered, blanched almonds
1 teaspoon	Salt
¼ teaspoon	Pepper
¼ teaspoon	Ground nutmeg (optional)

1. Wash beans and cut off ends. Place in a deep, 2-quart heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole with water.

2. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 10 to 12 minutes or until until beans are crisp-tender. Drain beans.

3. Add remaining ingredients to drained green beans.

4. Stir to combine.

5. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes or until butter has melted and beans are tender.