Herbed Green Beans

By Kristen Giatras

Ingredients

2 poundsfresh green beans, ends snipped

1/4 cupbutter, minced

1/4 cupolive oil, minced

1/2 cuponion, minced

1/2 cupcelery, minced

1/2 tsp.dried marjoram

1 tsp.dried basil

1/2 tsp.dried parsley

1 tsp.salt

1 tsp.red pepper, optional

Instructions

Steam green beans until tender-crisp. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and sauté celery and onion until soft, about 5-10 minutes. Add the marjoram, salt, and pepper strips, if desired. Add the green beans to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Add parsley, basil, and the softened butter; stir to get too soft. Serve immediately.