GREEN BEANS WITH BASIL

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These crisp-tender beans are accented with garlic, rosemary, basil, onion and celery.-Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh green beans
1/4 cup water
2 to 3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Place beans and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Benjamin Rodriguez
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and healthy way to cook green beans.


Sana u llah Tanoli
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to double or triple the recipe to feed a large group.


coltisgreat
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add different ingredients to it to change up the flavor.


Iliya Usman
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This is a great recipe for a healthy lunch or dinner. It's packed with nutrients and it's also very satisfying.


Shobon Ahmmed
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about how delicious the green beans were.


sarla ganjoo
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans and this recipe is a keeper. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Rob
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This is a great recipe for beginner cooks. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Gloria Sedillo
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together in minutes.


Lizi Qarchava
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Spunky Skunky
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This is a healthy and delicious side dish that goes with just about anything.


Anees Ejaz
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Lyly Abbas
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so good!


shahjalal ali
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover green beans. I always have some in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


mosese ratu
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I added some chopped tomatoes and red onion to this recipe and it was even better. Highly recommend!


Shahzadshah Shahzadshah
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The basil really makes this dish. It gives the green beans a delicious, fresh flavor.


Hakima Harris
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy side dish.


Arben Halili
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These green beans with basil turned out amazing! They were so flavorful and had the perfect amount of crunch. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.