Savory Green Beans
(6 servings)
1-1/2 lbs green beans
1/4 cup oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp chopped onions
3/4 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup boiling water
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp chopped basil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Leave beans whole, or cut into 1-inch pieces.
Heat oil and garlic in heavy pan. Add onions and green pepper and cook slowly 3 minutes. Add beans, water, salt and basil, cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 15 minutes if whole.
Stir in half the cheese, turn mixture into serving dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
__________________
Laughter is a tranquillizer with no side effects.
|