Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2             quarts  water -- salted
  3        tablespoons  dried rosemary tied in cheesecloth
  2             pounds  string beans -- snapped, stems
                        -- removed
                        unsalted butter -- optional
                        salt -- to taste

Preparation:

Bring salted water to a boil and add the rosemary. Simmer for 15 minutes, then add the beans and boil slowly for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on how tender you like them. Top each serving with a dab of butter and sprinkle of salt, if you wish.

Nutritional Information:

47 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (2% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 19mg Sodium