Eat your veggies!

Found an interesting recipe for green beans, and we'll try it tonight for company:

1 lb. fresh, crisp green beans
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
One-fourth cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese
Garlic salt to taste
White pepper

Trim beans. Soak for 2-3 minutes in cold water.
Boil in 4 qts. salted water (1 Tbsp) salt for 6-7 minutes if young and tender (the beans or the cook?, haha); or 10-12 minutes if not. Drain when just tender to the bite.
Put beans and butter in a skillet over medium heat. As butter melts and begins to foam, turn the beans to coat them.
Add cheese, turning beans to coat. Add white pepper and correct seasoning if necessary.
Turn beans once or twice again, transfer to a warm platter and serve at once.
Serves 4-6.