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Sounds
boring doesn't it? Not if you use real Italian green beans. I
never knew they existed until a few years ago! I use this dish
as a side for pasta or sometimes I make a huge batch and just
eat it as it is. Try it and see if it is still boring for you!
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Ingredients |
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Italian green beans - frozen
or fresh
(if fresh, trim ends and strings, and cut in thirds.) |
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Fagioli Verdi italiani |
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3 cloves garlic crushed (not
minced) |
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aglio |
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drizzle of extra virgin olive oil |
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olio vergine |
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little bit of water |
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acqua |
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fresh basil (optional) |
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basilico fresco |
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Instructions |
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Heat extra virgin
olive oil over medium heat in medium saucepan |
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Add frozen or fresh
green beans |
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Add in a small amount
of water for steaming |
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Drop in crushed garlic
and give a good stir. |
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Lower stove to low
heat, cover and cook about 20 minutes or until tender. |
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Serve warm. Refrigerate
leftovers. |
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Tip #1:
When using fresh beans I use a frying pan because I don't
cut them as short as the frozen beans. |
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Tip #2: Add
some fresh basil for some extra flavor. It tastes great! |
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Tip # 3:
The reason for crushing the garlic is that it lends a good
overall flavor without overpowering the beans. If you were
to mince the garlic, the aroma would be stronger. But prepare
it however you want it, that is the joy of cooking! |
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