Green Beans with Thyme

By tammy1365

Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 1 1 2-inch pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 2 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 1 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 3/4 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine beans, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute the onion in butter until tender. Add parsley, lemon juice, thyme and paprika. Drain beans; add butter mixture and toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings.