1 pound green beans -- fresh or frozen

2 tablespoons chopped onion

2 to 4 T. water -- (4 fresh, 2 frozen)

1/2 cup fresh mushrooms -- sliced

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon basil

1 dash pepper

1 teaspoon lemon juice

In a 1 quart casserole combine beans, onion and water. Cover casserole. Microwave on High for 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, cornstarch, basil and dash pepper. Cover and Microwave for 3-5 minutes until beans and mushrooms are tender.