*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Basil Buttered Beans

Recipe By     : Taste of Home, Jun/Jul 1994, pg16
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Low Fat

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      c             Fresh green beans -- cut into 2"
                        - pieces
   2      tb            Onion -- chopped
   2      tb            Celery -- chopped
     1/4  c             Water
   1      ts            Butter buds or butter -- melted
   1 1/2  ts            Fresh basil -- minced -OR-
     1/2  ts            Dry basil
     1/4  ts            Salt
     1/8  ts            Pepper

The original recipe called for 2 tb melted butter.

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.

Yield: 2 Servings


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