Garlic Green Beans

Garlic Green Beans

from thepioneerwoman.com

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. fresh green beans
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. salted butter
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Trim the stem end from the green beans.

  2. 2

    Heat a large pot of water over high heat until boiling. Season generously with salt. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender, yet still crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

  3. 3

    Return the pot to medium heat. Add the olive oil and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the beans to the pot and stir gently to combine. Add the butter to melt and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.