GARLIC GREEN BEANS WITH A KICK

Garlic Green Beans With A Kick image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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12 oz fresh green beans - cut into 2 inch pieces
5 clove garlic, minced
2 - 3 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp red pepper flakes
salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp sesame seeds, or to your liking
handful sliced almonds
a squeeze of lemon juice

Steps:

1. Place a pot of water on stove and bring to a boil. Add about 1 tsp salt to the water.
2. Snap bean ends and cut either in half or 2 inch pieces.
3. Once water is boiling, add the beans and cook no longer than 3 minutes, you want them to be crisp tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
4. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and pepper flakes. Stir frequently and saute for roughly 2 minutes.
5. Add the beans and toss to coat with garlic. Salt and pepper and saute just long enough to heat through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and almond...Give them a squeeze of lemon, stir and serve immediately.
6. Enjoy!