*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Festive Green Beans with Almonds

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Side Dish                        Christmas
                Nuts                             Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2   lb           Green beans, stemmed
   1       tb           Olive oil
     1/4   c            Almonds, slivered & toasted
     1/2   c            Onion, sliced & quartered
     1/4   c            Water chestnuts, slivered

  Cut green beans into 3" long pieces.  Steam until         
  tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat & set aside.   
                                                            
  Heat oil in a large pot & saute the onions until soft,    
  5 minutes. Stir ni the reserved beans along with the      
  water chestnuts.  Transfer immediately to a serving       
  dish, sprinkle with almonds & serve.                      
                                                            
  "Vegetarian Gourmet", Winter 1995                         
                                                            
  From: Intercook                                           
                                                            


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