Perfect Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 -16 ounces fresh green beans
6 cups boiling water
1/4 cup sea salt
2 -4 minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced mushroom
1/8 cup olive oil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups ice
4 cups cold water

Preparation

Prepare beans by rinsing them and cutting off stems.
Boil water and add salt.
Prepare a large bowl with very cold water and ice.
Add beans to boiling water and stir frequently.
Cook beans approximately 6-10 minutes. I babysit mine to achieve the perfect balance between cooked and still crunchy.
Remove beans and immediately place in ice water to blanche.
Warm saute pan over medium heat with olive oil and minced garlic.
Add onions and mushrooms and cook approximately 2-3 minutes.
Remove beans from ice water, pat dry and add to saute pan. Stir frequently to coat the beans in the oil and garlic and to mix mushroom and onion.
Add pepper to taste and additional salt if desired.
Saute' beans for approximately 5 mins or until warm.
Serve immediately.