GREEN FLAT BEANS RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Drain immediately.
• While the beans are cooking, heat the oil in a medium sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Add the garlic slices, distributing them evenly. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the slices become almost translucent and start to brown on the edges; be careful not to let the garlic burn.
• Add the diced tomato and salt and pepper to taste, then reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, so that the tomato is heated through.
• Add the cooked green beans and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes; mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Transfer to a serving dish and top with the basil, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• 1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook about 2 minutes until beginning to sweat, then add garlic. Continue to cook for another 3 minutes. 2. Add the green beans to the skillet and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Make sure not to cook the green beans too long, as they can become mushy. 3. Season with basil and sea salt and pepper to taste before serving. Likewise feel free to serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.