1 lb. fresh green beans, whole & trimmed
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 sm. can water chestnuts, drained & sliced
4-6 tbsp. butter
1-2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. thyme
Salt & fresh pepper

Drop beans in a large pot of boiling salted water and cook 8 minutes. Immediately run under cold water to refresh. In large skillet, melt butter and saute mushrooms until limp. Add green beans and water chestnuts and heat through. Add lemon juice to taste. Season with thyme, salt and pepper. Serves 6.