Shelly's Recipe

GREEN BEANS WITH HERBS

Category: Beans

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, ends trimmed
1 small onion, sliced thinly
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp minced fresh parsley
1 tsp minced chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp paprika
salt and pepper to season

Place all the green beans and half the onion in a pan with water, or a microwave safe bowl with a small amount of water, and cook for 10-15 minutes til tender. Drain. Melt the butter in a skillet and add the remaining onion, lemon juice, herbs and paprika. Cook for 5 minutes til the onion is soft, add the beans and stir to coat. Cook for a minute or two and serve. 6 servings.