Green Beans Almondine
["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"]
["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."]
["fresh green beans", "hot water", "salt", "almonds", "margarine", "ground nutmeg", "pepper"]