Bean Poem

I

In a saucepan,

place two tablespoons of water,

one tablespoon of butter,

and the vegetables.

Bring to a full boil

over medium-high heat,

separating vegetables with fork

to hasten thawing.

II

Reduce heat to low,   cover,

and simmer,

ve-ry   gent-ly,

until vegetables are   tender--

eight to ten minutes.

(If all liquid   evaporates

before vegetables are      tender,

add a small amount of water.)

Do not drain.

Makes 1 ¾ cup.

[found on the back of a package, Berkeley, ca. 1972]