Instructions

• Rinse the green beans and dry them completely. Trim or snap off the stem ends of each bean.
• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering but not smoking.
• Add the 12 oz green beans to the skillet. Cook, stirring regularly with tongs or a spatula, 6–7 minutes for thin beans or 8–9 minutes for thick beans, until they begin to soften and brown slightly.
• Press the 2 cloves garlic into the skillet with a garlic press (or finely mince and add them). Stir in 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper (or more to taste). Cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant and the beans are tender-crisp.
• Remove the skillet from the heat.
• Transfer the beans to a serving dish and garnish with parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, crushed red pepper flakes, and fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.