French-Style Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. string beans
1/4 c. chicken broth
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/8 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 c. chopped red bell pepper
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

Preparation

Rinse beans well, trim stem ends and cut beans lengthwise (French-style).
Melt butter or margarine in medium-size skillet over medium heat; stir in chicken broth.
Add beans; bring liquid to boil.
Reduce heat and cook (covered) about 18 minutes.
Add bell pepper, parsley, salt and pepper.
Cook, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.