String Beans

Makes 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 12 min

Ingredients:

•    1  quart string beans
•    1  teaspoon salt
•    1  stalk fresh mint, chopped
•    1  Tablespoon butter
• 1/8  teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Cut the beans lengthwise and fine (French bean-style). 
2. Add 1 quart of water to pot and bring to a boil. 
3. Plunge beans into boiling water and quickly cook 7 minutes. 
4. Drain the water. 
5. Add fresh boiling water and salt, and mint. 
6. Cook 5 minutes longer or until beans are tender. 
7. Drain, add butter, pepper, and shake over heat until piping hot.

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