Garlicky Green Beans

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 lb frozen french-cut green beans
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed garlic

Recipe

• 1 place the frozen green beans, water, thyme, and salt in a large nonstick skillet.
• 2 cover and cook over medium-heat, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, until the green beans are completely thawed.
• 3 reduce the heat to medium and cook for several minutes more, just until tender.
• 4 add a little more water during cooking if needed, but only enough to prevent scorching.
• 5 drain off any excess liquid.
• 6 push the beans to one side of the skillet and add the olive oil and garlic to the empty side of the skillet.
• 7 increase the heat to medium-high and cook for about 10 seconds, until the garlic smells fragrant and is just beginning to turn color.
• 8 toss the beans with the garlic mixture and serve hot.