1/4 c. onion, chopped
1/4 c. celery, chopped
1 tsp. butter
3 c. frozen cut green beans
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. salt (if desired)
Dash of pepper
1/4 c. water

Cook onion and celery in butter in nonstick fry pan until onion is clear. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and boil gently until beans are tender, about 10 minutes. Serves 4.