Garlic Green Beans

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   Prepare a large bowl of ice water and bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the green beans and cook for 30 seconds.

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   Drain the beans and immediately submerge them in the ice water to stop the cooking.

4. 4

   Let the beans sit in the ice water for a couple of minutes, and then drain thoroughly.

5. 5

   In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-low heat.

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   When the butter has melted, add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes; do not let the garlic brown.

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   Stir in the green beans and cook gently until crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes, or until softer to the bitethis is how I like them20 to 25 minutes.

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   You want to hear a gentle sizzling sound as they cook, but no more than that.

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   Add salt to taste and serve.

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    Placing green vegetables in boiling water for less than a minute and then plunging them into ice waterwhat professionals call blanching and shockingkeeps them very green and pretty.

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    You can skip this step if you dont have time to wait for the water to boil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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