French Beans and Onions

• 1 lb (450 g) French beans
• 1 onion
• 1

Snap off stems and tips of the beans but leave the beans whole. Cook in plenty of boiling salted water for 15 minutes, or until tender but still firm.

Peel and chop the onion. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the onion, cover with a lid and cook gently for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft but not brown. Drain the beans and add to the onion, tossing well to coat the beans with