Green Beans: Fagiolini in Padella

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon chile flakes dried
• 1 tablespoon mint leaves fresh chopped
• 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
• 1 pound green beans 
• 6 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 1 small onion red cut into thin slices
• 4 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until just smoking.
2. Add the onion, garlic, chile flakes, and mint and cook 1 minute.
3. Add beans, toss to mix well and cook until beans are soft, about 15 minutes, stirring regularly. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.;