Green Beans with Almonds

 Thought I would add all the sides to that Turkey Dinner! From
the Diabetic Recipes web site.
Green Beans with Almonds
(makes 8 servings)
3     pounds (1.4 kg) fresh green beans, stem ends removed
1/2     teaspoon (2.5 ml) butter-flavored buds or butter-flavored cooking spray
1/8     teaspoon (0.6 ml) garlic powder
1 1/2     teaspoons (7.5 ml) crushed dried thyme
2     tablespoons (30 ml) slivered almonds, toasted

   1. Cook beans in a large pot of boiling water to cover. Reduce heat and simmer until crisp tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
   2. Toss with butter-flavored buds, garlic powder, and thyme. Serve hot, garnished with toasted almonds.

Per serving:     64 calories (13% calories from fat), 4 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.1 g saturated fat), 13 g carbohydrate, 6 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 12 md sodium
Exchanges:     2 1/2 vegetable

tip: to toast the almonds, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in a 350°F (180° C) oven until fragrant and brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Shake the pan once or twice so that they toast evenly. Check after 3 minutes. Once they begin to color, they will brown very quickly. Do not allow them to burn.