3 c. fresh green beans
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped or 2 tsp. dried parsley
2 tbsp. fresh tarragon, chopped or 2 tsp. dried tarragon
2 tsp. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Cook green beans in a large saucepan of boiling water for 5 minutes or until crisp yet tender. Drain well. Return beans to saucepan and add remaining ingredients, tossing well. Serve immediately.