In a large saucepan, ADD water to fill pan about 1"; PLACE a steamer basket in pan; ADD beans; bring to a BOIL.
COVER; let STEAM until crisp tender, about 8 - 10 minutes.
MEANTIME, in a small saucepan over medium heat, ADD the 6 sauce ingredients; HEAT until butter is melted, STIRRING occasionally.
STRANSFER beans to a serving bowl; DRIZZLE with butter mixture; TOSS to coat.
The sauce makes a good addition to any number of fresh vegetables.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 132 Calories; 15g Fat (99.1% calories from fat); trace Protein; trace Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 31mg Cholesterol; 384mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Fruit; 3 Fat.