Herb-Buttered Green Beans Recipe

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Dishes don't have to be elaborate in order to be delicious. Rosemary, basil, oregano and parsley season green beans for a simple, yet special, dinner accompaniment.—Tamara Trouten, Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Herb-Buttered Green Beans Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

25 10 35

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/3 cup butter

Directions

Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a Dutch oven over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, celery, sesame seeds, garlic and seasonings in butter until vegetables are tender. Add the beans; toss to coat. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 112 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 286 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Herb-Buttered Green Beans in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2010, p36