BEANS WITH CHEESE AND HERBS

Preparation Method :

• Top and tail the beans. Leave whole if young, or cut in diagonal slices if larger.
• Cook in boiling salted water until just tender, then drain.
• Heat the margarine and oil in a saucepan, stir in the chopped parsley or sage, and the garlic.
• Cook for 1 minute, stirring, and then add the beans and season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Stir for another minute over a gentle heat until the beans are piping hot, then add the Parmesan and lightly stir through.
• Turn into a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining herbs.
• Serve with veal, pork or lamb.