Basil Buttered Beans Recipe

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Basil Buttered Beans is shared by Laura Porter of Sheridan, Oregon. She confirms this small-portioned fresh-tasting side dish goes great with any meat entree.

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Basil Buttered Beans Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the beans, onion, celery and water; bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until beans are tender. Drain. Add the butter, basil, salt and pepper; stir to coat. Yield: 2 servings.

Originally published as Basil Buttered Beans in Taste of Home June/July 1994, p16