Green Beans for a Special Occasion

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Green beans are tossed with garlic and pine nuts in this delightfully simple side dish!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped pine nuts
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and pine nuts, and saute until lightly browned.
2 Place the green beans in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and toss with the garlic and pine nuts to serve.