Green Beans with Crushed Almonds  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 2  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This side dish would be a perfect way to round out a meal of leftover roast chicken (or a bird from the local deli). Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1/2 pound green beans, trimmed  |  
                                                1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter  |  
                                                1 garlic clove, minced  |  
                                                1/4 cup blanched whole almonds, finely ground  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Cook beans in a 3-qt. saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes, and drain. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat, then cook garlic, stirring, until it just begins to turn golden, about 1 minute. Add almonds and cook, stirring, until they begin to color slightly, about 2 minutes. Add beans and cook, stirring, until tender and heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.                              | 
                         
                         
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