Sunday, October 3, 2010

Garlic Green Beans


Need the perfect side for your next meal? Look no further. These green beans are sure to please. Light, flavorful, and refreshing, these green beans will be your new go-to side dish. Growing up, I don't really remember eating green beans. They seem to be overlooked, but they happen to be one of the cheapest vegetables out there. Always in a heap at the grocery store, it's easy to pick out exactly just how many you're going to need, whether it be 20 or 200. This recipe can be prepared in a flash and I guarantee will always be the star of the show whenever it's served at your table. So seriously, go to the store, buy those green beans, and eat up!

Garlic Green Beans

As many green beans as you think you can eat (I recommend 1 pound)
1-2 cloves of garlic per pound of green beans
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper

Remove the ends from the green beans (they should just snap off). Sauté the green beans in 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil until tender, but not overcooked. This will take a little while because the green beans were raw when you began cooking. While the green beans are cooking, smash the garlic cloves and dice very finely. Add the garlic to the green beans when they are tender, and continue to cook until the garlic starts to brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Plate it up and enjoy!

Suggestion: This recipe shouldn't be exact. Love garlic, well then throw in a few more cloves. Cooking is all about taste and finding out what it is that you enjoy. Don't be scared, just go for it!

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