Special Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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