Basil Buttered Beans Recipe

Basil Buttered Beans Recipe

  • 2 cups fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  1. In a saucepan, combine beans, onion, celery and water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until beans are tender. Drain. Add the butter, basil, salt and pepper; stir to coat. Serve immediately.