Slivered Almond Beans

A great way to eat green beans. If you don't like eating green beans plain, you should give this a try. My mom always made this recipe. I have always loved this recipe. 

2 ( 16 oz) pkg Pictsweet frozen cut green beans

3 oz slivered almonds

1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 ( 4 oz) can sliced water chestnuts ( I didn't use this)

Cook beans or 8 to 10 minutes in 1 2/3 cup salted water. Drain and save the liquid. Saute almonds in a little oil until lightly browned. Add celery and onion and saute 2 more minutes. Combine beans almonds, celery and onion.  Add to sauce then stir in water chestnuts. Place in a 9 x 13 inch pan and cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 25 minutes until hot. 

Sauce

1 2/3 cups liquid from beans

2 t. chicken bouillon

3 t. vinegar

3 t. soy sauce

3 T. sugar

2 T. cornstarch

3 T. water

Combine liquid, bouillon, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar. Simmer for 3 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water. Add to simmering liquid and stir until slightly thickened.