Basil-Garlic Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed and halved
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 - 1/3 fresh basil, chopped
salt and pepper

Preparation

Cook green beans in boiling water until crisp tender, 6 minutes; drain and place in cold water to cool quickly; drain again.
Heat oil in pot over medium-high heat.
Add garlic, stir 30 seconds.
Add beans, saute until heated- 8 minutes.
Add basil, stir 2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.