2 (12 ounce) bags of frozen green beans

1/2 cup butter

3/4 teaspoon garlic salt (more or less can be added)

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Pepper to taste

1 medium red pepper, cut in strips

4 ounces of mushrooms (fresh or canned)

Melt the butter in a frying pan then add the garlic salt, basil, and pepper. Stir in the peppers and mushrooms; saute till just tender. Add the bag of green beans. Stir every so often and cook until the beans are tender crisp.  Serve on a bed of rice with chicken strips or just use as a side dish.

Yield: one 9 inch round pan or 6 servings.