Nutty Green Beans

1 lb. fresh green beans
½ cup water
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup coarsely chopped Pecans
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed

Wash beans and remove strings. Cut beans into 1" pieces. Place in 1½-quart casserole; add water. Cover and microwave at high 14-15 minutes. Drain and keep warm. Place butter in a pieplate. Microwave until melted. Add Pecans, onions and garlic; microwave at high 2-3 minutes until onion is tender, stirring after each minute. Pour butter mixture over beans, tossing to coat. Serves 4.