Green Beans Tuscany Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh green beans
4 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. chopped fresh sage or 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 large garlic clove, peeled and crushed
salt and pepper
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Trim the beans and cut into 2-inch pieces.
Steam the beans in boiling salt water over low heat until just tender.
Drain thoroughly and cover with a cloth to keep warm. Heat butter and oil over moderate heat.
Stir in 1/2 the sage or parsley and garlic.
Saute 1 minute, then add the beans.
Season to taste with salt and freshly grounded pepper.
Stir over low heat for 5 minutes.
Mix in cheese.
Serve with the remaining herbs sprinkled on top.