Garlicky Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Green Beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4-6 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt, pepper
- Red Chili flakes (optional)
Process
- Bring 5 cups of water to a rolling boil in a 2 qt pot
- Blanche the green beans by placing them in the boiling water for 3-5 minutes (depending on thickness).
- Drain the green beans and quickly rinse in very cold water to halt the cooking process
- Heat olive oil in a sautée pan. Add beans, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes (if desired), covering the beans in oil. Cook for 2-5 minutes until beans are warmed through but not yet wilted
Tips:
- Purchased pre-trimmed beans to save time trimming
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