Simple Garlic Green Beans

Simple Garlic Green Beans

Servings: 4                                                       

Time: 15 Minutes

Note:

The key to this dish is mincing the garlic finely so that the heat of the boiled beans cooks the garlic through. And remember, with simple, fresh dishes like this one, better quality ingredients equal a better final product. Make sure to use high quality olive oil and fresh green beans!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed

• 3 cloves of garlic, finely minced

• 3 Tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil

• Salt

• Pepper

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with a pinch of tsp of salt

2. Boil green beans until just-tender, about 4-5 minutes

3. While the beans are cooking, add the olive oil and minced garlic to the bottom of your serving dish

4. Drain the green beans and immediately add them to the olive oil and garlic

5. Season with salt and pepper, and toss the beans with the olive oil and garlic

6. Serve