Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 ounces chevre (goat cheese), crumbled (about 1/2 cup crumbled)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Method

  • Cook green beans in boiling salted water 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop cooking process; drain.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil. Saute green beans and garlic 5 minutes. Add sea salt and pepper. Sprinkle chevre and chives on top, and serve warm.