Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans – trimmed
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic – thinly sliced
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper – freshly ground

Instructions

1. Trim the green beans, removing the tough stem ends. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the kosher salt.
2. Add them to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender and bright green, 3–5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then pat dry.
3. Heat the olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, 30–60 seconds.
4. Add the beans, toss to coat, and sauté until hot throughout with a few blistered spots but still snappy, 3–4 minutes. Season with the black pepper, toss once more, and serve immediately.