Bean Mushroom Medley
["8 oz. fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces", "1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices", "1/4 tsp. garlic powder", "1 Tbsp. butter", "2 medium carrots, cut into 3/8-inch strips", "8 oz. fresh mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch slices", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "sprinkle of salt (optional)"]
["Boil 1-inch of water in a 2-quart saucepan. Add beans and carrots. Heat to boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 12 minutes. Drain. Cook onions and mushrooms in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat in 1-inch of water and butter until almost tender, about 5 minutes; reduce heat. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Stir in beans, carrots, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Serves 5 to 6."]
["fresh green beans", "onion", "garlic powder", "butter", "carrots", "fresh mushrooms", "pepper", "salt"]