Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Rinse green beans in cold water and dry them thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel to prevent steaming. Trim the stem ends.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 full minutes until a drop of water flicked onto it dances and evaporates.
  3. Add the 2 tbsp of olive oil and wait until it begins to shimmer.
  4. Carefully add the 1 lb of green beans in a single layer. Let them sit undisturbed for 2 minutes until you see light charred spots forming.
  5. Toss the beans with tongs to move them around. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly softened.
  6. Push the beans to the edges and drop the 4 cloves of sliced garlic and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes into the center.
  7. Stir the garlic for 1 minute until it turns a pale golden brown and smells fragrant.
  8. Toss everything together with the 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  9. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the 1 tsp lemon juice. Serve immediately.