Honey-Almond Green Bean A touch of sweetness is all it takes to make these green beans a little less ordinary. Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon honey 2 pounds green beans 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, if desired 1. Mix butter and honey; set aside. 2. Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. Add green beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil 5 to 10 minutes longer or until crisp-tender; drain. 3. Toss beans and honey mixture. Sprinkle with almonds. Makes 8 servings Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving: Calories 50 (Calories from Fat 25); Fat 3g (Saturated 2g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 30mg; Potassium 120mg; Carbohydrate 8g (Dietary Fiber 3g); Protein 1g Diet Exchanges: 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat Time-Saver: If fresh green beans seem more work than you’ve time for, you can use two 16-ounce bags of frozen cut green beans or French-style green beans. Cook as directed on the bag, then toss with the butter-honey mixture and sprinkle with almonds. ____________________________________________________________ This recipe courtesy of Back of the Box Recipes. www.backofthebox.com Home Page This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.