GREEN BEANS AGLIO OLIO (WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL)

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Simple and delicious. A true Italian staple for any dinner. This is just about the only way my mother and grandmother cooked their vegetables!

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb green beans
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 -4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, more if desired
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Steam beans over a pot of boiling water, or in a veggie steamer, for about 5 minutes.
  • Feel free to steam more or less, depending on how your family likes their veggies cooked.
  • Keep in mind that you will also be sautéing the beans in the next step.
  • In a large saute pan, heat olive oil.
  • Add the garlic and saute for about 45 seconds to impart its flavors into the oil.
  • Before the garlic begins to brown, add the red pepper flakes and green beans to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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