1-1/2 lbs. green beans (may use frozen) 1/4 c oil or butter (I use less!) 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Tbs. chopped onion 3/4 c diced green pepper (can omit if you are not fond of peppers) 1/4 c boiling water 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. dried basil 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese Leave the beans whole or cut into 1 inch pieces. Heat oil and garlic in heavy pan. Add onion and gr. pepper; cook slowly for 3 minutes. Add beans, water, salt and basil. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes. until beans are tender. Stir in half of the cheese. Turn into serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Makes 6 to 8 servings (You can easily cut this in half)