Hot Dressed Green Beans

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 lbs fresh green beans , with the ends snapped off (uncut)
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 quarts water
• 1 -2 tablespoon baking soda

Dressing

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil , chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill , chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped

Directions:

1. Bring water to boil and add salt.
2. Drop beans in slowly so that the water continues to boil.
3. When all beans are in the pot, add 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
4. Keep a close eye on the pot as soda will cause it to boil up and over, which means you might have to reduce the heat a bit.
5. Scum will gather on the top of the water, and this must be scooped off with a spoon.
6. Continue skimming and stirring until the beans are done, which should take about 8 to 12 minutes.
7. Drain and serve.
8. ---To prepare the dressing---.
9. Melt butter in microwave or in a small pan and stir in the herbs.
10. Pour over beans.
11. Serve hot.