Chived Green Beans

This is a wonderful side dish for a holiday dinner.

1 pound (454 g) fresh green beans, washed, stems snapped off
2 tablespoons (1 oz/28 g) butter or (1 fl oz/30 ml) olive oil
1/4 cup (59 ml) chives, chopped
1 teaspoon (5 ml) white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steam or boil the green beans until just tender, then drain.

In a saucepan, melt the butter (or heat the oil) over medium-low heat and add the chives. Stir for 1 minute, then add the green beans and continue stirring for another 2 minutes.

Add the vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 side-dish servings