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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Green Beans and Bamboo Shoots

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Grains	French	Vegetables	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

10	oz	(1 pk) Frozen Green Beans *
1	tb	Margarine or Butter
1/4	ts	Sugar
1	c	Bamboo Shoots **
1/4	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Ground Ginger

INSTRUCTIONS

*     Green beans should be french cut. ** Bamboo shoots shoud be cut into
1/2-inch pieces. Cover and microwave frozen green beans in 1-qt casserole
on high (100%) until tender, 6 to 7 minutes, drain.
Stir in remaining ingredients.  Microwave uncovered until hot, about 1
minute.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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