Fresh Green Beans

Early summer is the time to stock up on inexpensive fresh green beans. Boil or steam them for 1 minute, drain, then freeze in small plastic bags. Use in this recipe, adding 20 minutes of cooking time.

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) can cut green beans

1/2 small red onion, sliced

1 chicken bouillon cube, or 1 teaspoon bouillon granules

1/8 tsp pepper

1/2 cup water

Directions

1. Drain green beans. Place in a medium saucepan.

2. Add onion, bouillon cube, pepper and water to saucepan.

3. Cook beans, covered, over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.

4. Lift green beans and onion from liquid with a slotted spoon. Discard cooking liquid.