Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- 1 tsp. olive (not virgin) oil
- 1-2 coarsely chopped garlic cloves
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 lb string beans
- 1 shallot - finely chopped
- Groceries
- Colanders
- Large Frying Pan
- Saucepans
- Saucepans
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Step 1
Choose slender, smooth, bright green, somewhat velvety pods of string beans.
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Step 2
Wash the beans in a colander.
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Step 3
Trim the ends of the beans.
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Step 4
Place the beans in a saucepan filled with water. Bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes.
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Step 5
Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add coarsely chopped garlic and shallots and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
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Step 6
Drain the beans.
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Step 7
Transfer the beans to the frying pan and toss to combine with the garlic.
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Step 8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Step 9
Add 1 tsp. butter and toss to combine.
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Step 10
Serve at once.
