Zesty Italian Green Beans

Tender green beans tossed with sautéed red onion and sliced mushrooms in an Italian dressing, and garnish with chopped tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds Italian green beans, fresh, frozen or canned (or regular green beans)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 to 3/4 cup Italian dressing
1 cup fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare and cook beans.
2. Mix onion, mushrooms, and dressing with beans. Cook over medium heat until onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
3. Top with tomatoes. Sprinkle on a little Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Honeysuckle White, a division of Cargill, Incorporated. Used with permission.