String Beans with Rosemary and Basil (Vagems Com Alecrim e Manjericao)

Ingredients

• 1 pound firm
• tiny string beans
• trimmed if desired
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 small onion
• finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• finely chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• leaves only
• finely chopped
• 10 leaves fresh basil
• finely chopped

Instructions

1. Bring a generous amount of lightly salted water to the boil in a large saucepan or soup pot.
2. Plunge the beans into the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes.
3. Drain in a colander and shake dry.
4. In a large heavy skillet heat the butter over medium high heat.
5. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
6. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
7. Add the rosemary and basil and stir together for 1 minute more.
8. Add the beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are just tender and coated with the onion butter.