Basil Beans Recipe
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Basil Beans

By: Sue Gronholz 
"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"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by SunFlower   view full review
I had never thought of using basil with green beans but this makes a very nice and healthy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2008 by emilyseattle   view full review
I thought these were great! And a interesting new way to use extra basil leaves. It needs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2008 by sueb Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was good. Fresh veggies and fresh herbs--what could be better? Use less butter and more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by Junebug's Mom   view full review
This was ok and then I ate it again on day two... It was so much better after the spices...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Good. Not remarkable obviously, because it's still just cooked green beans seasoned with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2012 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck   view full review
Flavorful green beans. I thought this had a bit of an Italian flavor due to the basil. They...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by mukaikubo   view full review
Nice flavor. As another reviewer noted, they taste better the following day when the flavors...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by ekirby1   view full review
I have made this twice, now, and both times it has been delicious. The beans are just the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2011 by CNM CATERING   view full review
These were ok. I thought they were missing something. I cooked them for about 20 mins but that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by Lucky Noodles Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Loved the flavor, even better with fresh basil from my herb garden! Cooked for 12 minutes. ...

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