Green Beans Deluxe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. green beans (fresh)
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 medium stalk celery, sliced
1/4 c. butter
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt (seasoned)
1/4 c. ripe olives, sliced
2 Tbsp. pimento, chopped

Preparation

Cut beans crosswise in 1-inch pieces.
Heat beans, water and salt to boiling point in a 2-quart saucepan.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Add celery.
Cover and cook until beans are tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
Heat butter, lemon juice, seasoned salt, olives and pimento on low heat until butter melts.
Toss with beans.
Serves 4 to 6.