DRESSED UP ITALIAN GREEN BEANS

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Green beans were never a favorite vegetable of mine, until I tasted this version of them. Try to use fresh green beans, but frozen will work in a pinch. This is wonderful with asparagus also!

Provided by yooper

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs fresh green beans
3 cups water
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) can 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

Steps:

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 to 8 minutes until crisp-tender.
drain.
Plunge 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.

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