•  Measuring Spoons
•  Measuring Cup
•  Microwave safe plastic bowl with cover
•  Wooden Spoon or High Temp Rubber Spatula

•  1/4 cup slivered almonds 50 ml
•  1/4 cup butter or margarine 50 ml
•  1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 11/2" (3.5 cm) pieces 500 g
•  1/4 cup water 50 ml
•  1/2 tsp salt 2 ml
•  Dash ground nutmeg, optional

1.  Combine almonds and butter in a 2-cup (500 ml) glass measuring cup.
2.  Cook at P7 1 - 2 minutes, or until almonds are lightly browned, reserve.
3.  Combine beans and water in a 1-quart (1 L) casserole.
4.  Cook, covered with lid at P7 4 - 6 minutes, or until beans are tender, stir once.
5.  Add remaining ingredients and almonds and butter.
6.  Let stand, covered, 3 minutes before serving.

Ok, Ok, this is really "old school" but remember, cooking any vegetable by microwave retains more of their nutrients that any other method of cooking – Who says so? Cornell University Division of Nutritional Sciences, that’s who!