Basil Buttered Beans

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)

2 tablespoons chopped onion

2 tablespoons chopped celery

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a saucepan, combine beans, onion, celery and water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until beans are tender. Drain. Add the butter, basil, salt and pepper; stir to coat. Serve immediately.