Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb green beans
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely sliced
salt and pepper
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon minced garlic

Preparation

Place the beans in a pan of boiling salted water and cook for 6-8 minutes until firm but not raw, drain well
Melt the butter in a pan, add the olive oil and heat, adding the onion and cooking for 3-4 minutes.
Add the beans, salt and pepper to taste and toss.
Add the chicken stock and garlic.
Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
Season well if desired and serve.