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