1/4 cup(62 ml)waterfor pre-cooking the green beans
1 lb (453 g)green beanswashed, ends trimmed
3/4 tspcoarse saltor to taste
2 and 1/2 tbsp(17 g)unsalted butter
4clovesgarlicminced
Freshly-cracked black pepperto taste
Instructions
Add the water and beans to a pre-heated large pan placed over medium-high heat. Bring the water to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In the same pan, add the butter and melt over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted completely, add the green beans to the pan and saute for about a minute while moving them around to ensure even sauteing.
Add the minced garlic and pepper, saute for another 30 seconds. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately.