Special Green Beans

• 2 1/2 lb. fresh green beans
• 3 c. water
• 1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/3 c. chopped onions
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. dried whole basil
• 1 tsp. dried whole Italian seasoning
• 1/3 c. olive oil
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Wash beans, trim ends and remove strings.
2. Combine beans and water in Dutch oven.
3. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp to tender.
4. Drain.
5. Plunge beans in ice water to stop cooking process.
6. Drain and set aside.
7. Saute mushrooms and next 7 ingredients in oil in Dutch oven.
8. Stir in beans and cook until thoroughly heated.
9. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
10. Yields 8 to 10 servings.

fresh green beans, water, mushrooms, onions, garlic, water chestnuts, salt, freshly ground black pepper, basil, italian seasoning, olive oil, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=381293 (may not work)