Green Beans with Parmesan 

Total time: 25 minutes
   A simple treatment letting the full flavor of the green beans shine through.  Use either regular green beans or the flat Italian Romano beans.

 Ingredients:

• 6oz (180gr) green beans
• 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) chicken stock
• 1 tbs butter
• 2 tbs Parmesan

 Instructions:

• Top and tail beans.  Cut into 1 1/2" (4cm) lengths or leave long if small - nicer presentation. 
• Put in small skillet with stock, put on medium heat and bring to a boil. 
• Turn heat to low, cover and simmer until done - about 10 minutes. 
• Drain beans and put into a serving bowl. 
• Melt butter in the same pan. 
• Return beans to pan and toss to coat with butter. 
• Put back into serving bowl, sprinkle with Parmesan, stir gently and serve.