Fancy Parmesan Green Beans

A recipe to spice up tour green beans!

Fancy Parmesan Green Beans

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 to 3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut
• water to cover, about 3 to 4 cups
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 can (8oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION:

Combine green beans and water in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 8 t o 10 minutes until tender but still a bit crisp. Drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain beans and set aside. Combine mushrooms, onion, water chestnuts, salt, pepper, basil, and Italian seasoning and oil in a Dutch oven; sauté until onion is tender. Stir in beans and cook until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Serves 6 to 8.