String Beans with Garlic

Ingredients

• 8 servings pepper black freshly ground
• 2  to 3 garlic cloves sliced
• 8 servings kosher salt 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil good
• 1.5 pounds string beans french haricots verts
• 2 tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for just 1 1/2 minutes.
2. Drain immediately and immerse in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When they are cool, drain and set aside.
3. Heat the butter and olive oil in a very large saute pan over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned.
4. Add the string beans, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss together. Reheat the string beans and serve.