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Garlic Green Beans1 pound green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Blanch green beans in boiling water until they reach the level of tenderness that you prefer (3 to 6 minutes). Drain and immerse beans in a bowl of ice water. Drain again and place the drained beans onto a paper towel to remove the excess water. Heat butter and olive oil in a large sauté pan and add garlic and green beans and cook stirring over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Timesaver: Buy a bag of fresh trimmed green beans in the produce section at your grocers. They cost a bit more, but it will save you quite a bit of time if you’re in a hurry. Make Ahead Tip: Blanch the green beans in advance and store in a freezer bag in the refrigerator or freezer. Variation: When you add the garlic, toss in one tablespoon of chopped sundried tomatoes. |
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