GREEN BEANS WITH CREAM

1 pound green beans, cut lengthwise into halves
2 tablespoons whipping cream or half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
Dash of pepper

Heat beans and 1 inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water) to boiling. Cook uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and cook until tender. 10 to 15 minutes; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients.

4 servings.