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Basil Beans

SUBMITTED BY: Sue Gronholz PHOTO BY: mommyluvs2cook

"Since I grow lots of green beans and basil in my garden, this is a popular side dish in my home. These flavored beans round out a variety of meals. --Sue Gronholz, Columbus, Wisconsin"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Place beans in a serving dish. Add the basil, butter, salt and pepper. Toss until butter is melted and beans are evenly coated. Serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by Junebug's Mom
This was ok and then I ate it again on day two... It was so much better after the spices... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by SunFlower
I had never thought of using basil with green beans but this makes a very nice and healthy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2008 by sueb
This was good. Fresh veggies and fresh herbs--what could be better? Use less butter and more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2008 by mommyluvs2cook
This was pretty good. Added onions and a little more basil. Probably a little more salt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2008 by emilyseattle
I thought these were great! And a interesting new way to use extra basil leaves. It needs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by jamie278ca
They were okay. Alittle bland but very easy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by kimbernic
I loved this recipe. I used frozen beans since I did not have fresh and they were wonderful. MORE


 
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