Southern Green Beans

Name: Southern Green Beans


Active Time: Less than 10 mins
Total Time: Less than 30 mins
Yield: Serves 8


Ingredients:

• 2 pounds fresh green beans
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup onions, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 18-ounce can water chestnuts, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

You will also need:

• saucepan

Preparation:

• Wash and trim the beans, then cut them in half.
• Place the beans in a saucepan with enough water to cover them.
• Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer the beans for 8 minutes or until just barely tender.
• Drain the beans and immediately rinse them in cold water (to stop the cooking process), then set them aside. Sauté the mushrooms, onions, and garlic in the olive oil until tender (about 5 minutes).
• Add the water chestnuts, basil, seasoning, and salt and pepper.
• Stir in the green beans and cook until heated through.

from: spoonful.com