Basil Beans

Directions

1. 1
   For the garlic basil confit, separate and peel the cloves of three heads of garlic. Place in sauce pan.
2. 2
   Submerge garlic with approximately 2 cups of extra virgin olive oil. The garlic should be submerged in the oil by one inch.
3. 3
   Cook on low heat for 45 minutes. Place the basil leaves in the oil half way through the cooking process. The oil should be simmering not boiling. If the cooking flame is too high the oil will break down during the cooking process. Once cooked, set aside to cool. The garlic basil confit is extremely perishable. Keep in the refrigerator for no more than a week.
4. 4
   For the beans, season with 1 tablespoons of garlic basil confit oil, salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat until blisters start to form on beans. Note, some suggest to blanch the beans before grilling but this is not necessary. Place grilled beans in bowl and allow beans to cool.
5. 5
   Once the beans are cooled add chopped tomato, chiffonade of basil, 2 tablespoons of garlic confit oil, salt and pepper to taste. Toss and serve.