Country Vegetable Simmer

• fresh green beans, trimmed↗1⁄2 lb
• small red potatoes, quartered↗4
• small onions, quartered↗2
• butter or 3 tablespoons margarine↗3 tablespoons
• fresh mushrooms, halved↗8
• medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2inch pieces↗1
• basil leaves↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• thyme leaves↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• tomato paste↗2 tablespoons
• fresh garlic, minced↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh parsley, chopped↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   in a 3 qt saucepan combine beans, potatoes and onions. add enough water to cover. bring to a full boil, and cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until vegetables are crispy tender (15 to 20 minutes).

2. 2

   drain and return to pan, add remaining ingredients (except parsley).

3. 3

   cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until heated through (10 to 12 minutes).

4. 4

   stir in parsley and serve.