CRUNCHY GREEN BEANS

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Green beans taste terrific all by themselves, but my mom has managed to improve on Mother Nature! She adds mushrooms, celery and crisp slivered almonds to dress up the popular green vegetable. -Becky Brunette, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups diced celery
1-1/3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute celery and mushrooms in oil until tender. Combine the cornstarch, cold water and soy sauce until smooth; gradually stir into celery mixture. Stir in bouillon. bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Drain beans and add to the celery mixture. Stir in almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Isa Shah
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These green beans are the best! I love the crispy coating and the flavorful sauce.


Authai Sinha
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The green beans were cooked well, but the sauce was a little too sweet for my taste.


Omid Sahak
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The green beans were a little bland for my taste, but the almonds added a nice crunch.


Chidera Ani
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy side dish.


AB Bayejid
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These green beans were a great side dish for our grilled chicken. They were simple to make and very flavorful.


Seren Kayleigh
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Meh.


Frans Nkoana
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I followed the recipe exactly and the green beans turned out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.


Blue G
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These green beans were a little too crunchy for my taste, but the flavor was good.


abeer hussain
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So easy to make and so delicious! I love that I can use fresh or frozen green beans.


mita sultana
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


MrDefault 158
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These green beans were a hit at our dinner party! They were so crispy and flavorful, and the almonds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making them again.