Butter Braised Green Beans

Total time: 20 minutes
     This is the easiest and freshest way to serve just-picked green beans. The olive oil keeps the butter from burning and the beans give off enough liquid when covered to braise nicely without sticking.

 Ingredients:

• 6oz (180gr) green beans
• 1 1/2 tbs butter
• 1 tsp olive oil

 Instructions:

• Top and tail beans... cut off the ends. 
• Cut into 2 inch lengths (5cm) or leave whole. 
• Put beans, butter, olive oil in a small skillet and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes. 
• Cover, reduce heat and braise until done, 5 - 10 minutes longer, depending on thickness of beans.