*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Special Green Beans

Recipe By     : Austin American Statesman 5/7/97
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : New Formats

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2  pounds        fresh green beans
   3      cups          water
   1      cup           fresh mushrooms -- sliced
     1/3  cup           onion -- chopped
   3      cloves        garlic -- crushed
   8      ounces        waterchestnuts, canned -- drained and sliced
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      black pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      dried whole basil
   1      teaspoon      dried italian seasoning
     1/3  cup           olive oil
     1/4  cup           parmesan cheese

Wash beans; trim ends, and remove strings.  Combine beans and water in a
dutch oven.  Bring to a boil; cover; reduce heat, and simmer 6-8 minutes or
until crisp-tender.  Drain.  Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking
process.  Drain beans and set aside.

Saute mushrooms and next 7 ingredients in oil in a dutch oven.  Stir in
beans, and cook until thoroughly heated.  Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Yield: 8-10 servings.

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