Fresh garden green beans don't need much to shine. A little butter, garlic, and seasoning let their natural flavor stand out.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Grated Parmesan, optional

Directions

  1. Trim the green beans and bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Boil the beans for 4-5 minutes, until tender-crisp.
  3. Drain well.
  4. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  5. Add the beans and toss until well coated in the garlic butter.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately, topped with Parmesan if desired.