Green Beans Tuscany Style
["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"]
["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."]
["fresh green beans", "butter", "olive oil", "fresh sage", "garlic", "salt", "Parmesan cheese"]