Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans, or haricot vert
- 2 tsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
Make it step by step
- Pull off any strings along the bean's seams and trim the stem end.
- Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the beans.
- Boil until crisp tender, about 4 to 8 minutes, depending on the width of the beans.
- Drain the beans and immediately plunge them into cold water. Drain.
- Heat a large skillet and add the olive oil. Toss the beans into the skillet and warm through.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition and portions
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