Haricots Verts A L'Ail(Green Beans With Garlic; From Provence, France) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. young, tender, slender green beans
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. dried white bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 oz. butter

Preparation

Drop beans into large pot of boiling salted water; cook uncovered on high for 6 to 8 minutes or slightly crisp.
Drain in colander, then drop them immediately into large quantity of very cold water.
Drain.
Heat oil in nonstick 10-inch saute pan over low heat.
Add garlic, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add butter; when it is melted, add the beans and stir to heat.
Serve immediately.
Serves 4.