1 1/2 - 2 lbs. string green beans
1/2 c. oil
1/2 stick butter
1 onion, chopped
1 tbsp. dry parsley
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. garlic

Clean and boil beans in a Dutch oven for 15 minutes. Add salt to boiling water. In another Dutch oven, simmer oil, butter, onion and parsley. Add drained beans and stir so onion mixture coats all. Continue to cook. Add pepper, cinnamon, basil and garlic. Simmer 45 minutes. HEAVENLY!