Sauteed Persimmons With Green Beans With Chives

• 1 1/2 lbs petite green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 ripe fuyu persimmons, , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (, about 1 pound)
• 1/2 cup fresh chives (1-inch pieces)
• 1 pinch sugar

1. Cook beans according to directions.
2. Usually frozen beans are boiled for 2-4 minutes and then drained.
3. After draining, immediately plunge beans into a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking and drain.
4. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat until hot and saute persimmons until lightly browned and softened, about 4 minutes.
5. Add a pinch of sugar to help sweeten the persimmons.
6. Add beans and 1/4 cup chives and saute, stirring gently, until hot.
7. Transfer mixture to a platter and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup chives on top.

green beans, olive oil, persimmons, fresh chives, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sauteed-persimmons-with-green-beans-with-chives-13420 (may not work)