Steamed Green Beans, Celery, Red Pepper & Onions

Very simple recipie that is attractive and tasty. I say to steam the beans & celery for 10 minutes and add the peppers/onions for last 5 minutes - This leaves the vegetables still quite crisp. If you like your veggies well done double the time.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb green beans, ends nipped and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 2  stalks celery, cleaned, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1  tablespoon fresh oregano or 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  sweet red pepper, chopped 1/2-inch pieces
•  salt & pepper
• 2  tablespoons butter (optional) or 2  tablespoons margarine (optional)

Directions

1. Bring 3/4"of water in the bottom of a double boiler to a boil.
2. Add the beans, celery & oregano to the top of the double boiler, cover & steam for 10 Minutes.
3. Add onions & red pepper continue steaming for a further 5 minutes.
4. Season with salt & pepper.
5. Toss with butter if using.