Green Beans Almondine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. fresh green beans
1/2 c. hot water
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. slivered almonds
3 Tbsp. margarine/butter
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Wash beans and break off ends.
Break beans into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces.
Place beans in 2-quart casserole.
Stir water and salt until it is dissolved.
Mix with beans.
Microwave on High until beans are tender-crisp, 9 to 13 minutes.
Drain.
Mix in almonds, margarine, nutmeg and pepper until butter is melted. Microwave on High until heated through.