Sauteed Haricots Verts

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat.
2. 2
   Set up a bowl of well-salted ice water for shocking.
3. 3
   Add the beans to the boiling water and cook until they are tender but still toothsome, about 5 to 7 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove them from the boiling water and put them immediately into the salted ice water.
5. 5
   Once the beans are cool, remove them from the water and set aside until ready to use.
6. 6
   Coat a large saute pan with olive oil.
7. 7
   Add the garlic and the crushed red pepper and bring to a medium-high heat.
8. 8
   When the garlic has become golden and very aromatic, remove it and discard.
9. 9
   It has fulfilled its garlic destiny.
10. 10
    Add the beans to the pan and saute until they are hot and coated with oil.
11. 11
    Transfer the beans to a serving bowl, season with salt, to taste and serve right away.