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A plate with Garlic Green Beans.

Garlic Green Beans

Anne Murphy
Improve less-than-fresh green beans - and dress up lovely truly fresh ones! - with this simple recipe for Garlic Green Beans.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Vegetable
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • oil for pan
  • 1/2 lb fresh green beans
  • 1 t chopped garlic

Instructions
 

  • Wash and trim green beans. Either leave whole or snap in pieces, as desired.
  • Heat oil in pan. Add beans, stir. Saute for a few minutes, until beans are brighter green.
  • Add garlic and stir a minute. Immediately add 2-3 T water, and cover to steam.
  • Steam until done to your taste. (Check every 3-4 minutes, add a splash more water if needed.) Then remove the lid, stir until water evaporates.
  • Serve at once.