Many varieties of green beans do not have tough strings, so you may not need to de-string them. You will need a steamer, though, for this recipe. Steaming preserves the vivid color and flavor of the green beans.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz fresh green beans
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- pinch crushed red pepper
Directions:
- Trim stem ends of green beans. Pull off strings (if any).
- Bring 1-2 inches water to boil in bottom of steamer.
- Add green beans to top “colander part” of steamer. Cover and steam on medium heat 15 minutes or until just tender.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-low setting. Add drained, cooked green beans, garlic, salt, and pepper. Saute about 2 minutes, with care not to burn garlic.
- Remove to serving plate and sprinkle with crushed red pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature.