Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 6

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　1 tablespoon unsalted butter

　　1/4 cup packed parsley leaves, washed well and spun dry

　　1 1/4 pounds wax beans, trimmed

　　

Step 1

In a small skillet heat oil and butter until hot and butter is melted and transfer to a blender. Add parsley and blend mixture until smooth, scraping down side of blender occasionally. Return mixture to skillet.

　　

Step 2

Cook beans in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain beans well and return to pan. Add parsley oil, tossing to coat. Season beans with salt and pepper and serve warm.