Place about 1 inch of water in a 10-inch skillet; bring to boil over high heat. Add green beans; cook for 7 minutess or until crisp-tender. Drain; toss green beans with olive oil, butter, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Place on serving plat; top with parmesan. NOTES : The simplicity of crisp, tender green beans becomes a real delight when you top them with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Make Ahead Tip: Cook green beans in advance; when tender, immediately rinse with cold water to stop cooking. To serve, heat olive oil and butter mixture in skillet. Toss with cooked beans until heated through. Recipe by: Dierbergs Home Economists Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Jill & Joe Proehl on Apr 05, 1998