Steamed Green Beans, Celery, Red Pepper & Onions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb green beans, ends nipped and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, cleaned, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped 1/2-inch pieces
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons butter (optional) or 2 tablespoons margarine (optional)

Preparation

Bring 3/4\"of water in the bottom of a double boiler to a boil.
Add the beans, celery & oregano to the top of the double boiler, cover & steam for 10 Minutes.
Add onions & red pepper continue steaming for a further 5 minutes.
Season with salt & pepper.
Toss with butter if using.