ITALIAN STRING/GREEN BEANS

Italian String/Green Beans image

Provided by Kermit

Categories Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh string bean
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Wash and trim fresh string beans.
Add string beans to a pot of boiling water.
Cook until soft and drain water.
In large frying pan, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic.
Let garlic sautee in butter and oil until a light golden brown and add string beans.
Stir, coating all the string beans with butter and oil.
Sprinkle string beans with bread crumbs and stir, coating all of the string beans.
(If it's a little dry add some more oil) Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, oregano, salt and pepper.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.3, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 111.5, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4.3