Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olive, cut in half
  • 3/4 cup small cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Method

  • Place water in 4-quart saucepan. Cover; cook over medium-high heat until water comes to a boil (2 to 3 minutes). Add green beans. Cover; continue cooking until beans are crisply tender (4 to 6 minutes). Drain.
  • Add butter, oil and olives to green beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Top with feta cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
  • You can substitute 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves if you do not have fresh.