*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Italian Green Beans

Recipe By     : Austin American Statesman 5/7/97
Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : New Formats

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         fresh green beans
   1      medium        onion, sliced and separated into rings
   3      cloves        garlic
   1      teaspoon      vegetable oil
   2      tablespoons   water
   1      teaspoon      sugar
   1      teaspoon      dried basil
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   2      tablespoons   parmesan cheese -- grated

Wash green beans; trim ends, and remove strings.  Add water to depth of 1
inch in a large skillet; bring to a boil, and add beans.  Cover; reduce
heat, and cook 6-8 minutes.  Drain and immediately place in ice water.  Let
stand 5 minutes; drain well.

Cook onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat,
stirring constantly.

Add 2 tablespoons water, sugar, basil and salt; cook 1-2 minutes, stirring
constantly.  Remove and discard garlic; sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Yield: 3 servings.

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