Country Green Beans
["1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed", "1/4 c. chopped, fully cooked ham", "1/4 c. chopped onion", "1/4 c. butter or margarine", "1/4 c. water", "1 garlic clove, minced", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper"]
["In saucepan, combine all ingredients.", "Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until beans are tender.", "Serves 4."]
["fresh green beans", "onion", "butter", "water", "garlic", "salt", "pepper"]