Sara's Green Beans with Butter and Dill

I've always been a big fan of green beans, but I especially love the way my Mother-In-Law, Sara prepared her green beans for one of her fabulous Thanksgiving feasts.  I now always prepare my green beans this way, because not only is it a hit with the entire family, it's so fresh tasting and super easy to make.  Perfect accompaniment to a roasted chicken, turkey or ham.


1 lb green beans
1 TBSP butter
1 TBSP fresh dill weed or 1 - 2 tsp dried  (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste


Wash beans; clean up the beans by snipping the ends.  Leave beans whole or cut into 1-inch pieces.  Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch the bottom of basket).  Place beans in basket.  Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat.  Steam 12 - 15 minutes or until crisp tender.  Toss the hot beans in butter, dill weed, salt and pepper.