Leeky Beans

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, washed and cut off ends
  • 1 medium-size leek, sliced in 1/8-inch sections
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 -2 tablespoon dry vermouth
  • salt
  • pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Place beans in 2 qts boiling water over high heat.
  2. 2
    Cover until boiling resumes.
  3. 3
    Boil uncovered for 4 minutes or until tender.
  4. 4
    Drain beans into strainer or collander and briefly run under cold water.
  5. 5
    Saute leek sections and garlic in butter or oil until tender.
  6. 6
    Add vermouth.
  7. 7
    Salt and Pepper to taste.
  8. 8
    Add beans and cover tightly, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated (1-3 minutes).

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