Thyme Green Beans with Almonds Recipe

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Thyme is a nice addition to this classic vegetable side dish. It's a snap to make for family, yet special enough to serve guests. —Kenna Baber, Rochester, Minnesota

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Thyme Green Beans with Almonds Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

5 20 25

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Place beans in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In a large skillet, melt butter; add the beans, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 83 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 183 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Thyme Green Beans with Almonds in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p116