Spanish-Style Green Beans

A very quick and simple way to enjoy fresh green beans.

Yield	4 servings
Time	15 minutes
Tools	knife large pot colander large frying pan wooden spoon
Ingredients	1½ pounds green beans 1½ T olive oil 3-4 cloves garlic, minced salt pepper
Directions	Fill pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, trim the green beans and cut them in half. Add to boiling water and cook about 5 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Drain. Heat oil over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add beans, salt, and pepper, and cook, still stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes, until hot. Serve immediately.
Notes	Adapted from Donna Klein’s The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen (read my review). Buy it: Amazon.com \| Amazon.co.uk
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