Basil Buttered Beans Recipe

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I grow green beans and basil and I thought I'd try combining the two. The results were yummy, particularly since the beans remain crisp and fresh tasting.—Bernadette Bennett, Waco, Texas

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Basil Buttered Beans Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

4 cups water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 to 2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add the beans. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in butter and basil. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 49 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 159 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Basil Buttered Beans in Quick Cooking November/December 2004, p43