String Beans with Garlic and Oil

Name: String Beans with Garlic and Oil
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh string beans (washed, ends trimmed); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic (sliced thin); salt and fresh pepper

I was never a fan of string beans until I learned how to cook them properly. Now I love them. The trick is not to overcook them. This is a quick, healthy side dish for all you garlic lovers out there.

⏱ 15 menit 🔨 Persiapan 5mnt 🔥 Masak 10mnt 📊 Mudah 🍽 4 porsi 👁 43

Bahan-bahan

4 porsi

1 lb fresh string beans (washed, ends trimmed)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
salt and fresh pepper

Langkah-langkah

Bring a large saucepan filled with 1 inch of water to a boil.
Lower a steamer basket filled with the green beans into it, tightly cover the pan, and steam for 4-5 minutes (don't overcook), until the beans are tender crisp. Drain.
In a saute pan heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook until golden.
Add string beans, salt and fresh pepper to taste and toss well.