Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 pound haricot verts or green beans (ends trimmed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 shallot (thinly sliced)
  • 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (depending on how spicy you like them)
  • flaky salt and lemon zest to garnish

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes. Drain the green beans and set aside.
  • In a large heavy bottom skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant. Add the green beans and mix everything together, making sure the garlic and shallots are evenly distributed amongst the green beans.
  • Season with salt and the lemon zest and serve immediately.