Green Beans with Herbs

Name: Green Beans with Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; Salt and pepper to taste

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 8-10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A wife and husband who both love to cook, Anne and Jesse Foust of Bluefield, West Virginia share this easy-to-fix side dish. After a taste, you're sure to agree that their recipe takes plain green beans to a higher level.

Ingredients

1 cup water
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the beans, onion and celery. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Sprinkle with the basil, rosemary, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 25 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

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