String Bean Saute

Directions

1. 1
   Snip ends off string beans and wash in cold water; snip string beans in half.
2. 2
   Boil string beans with salt for 3 to 5 minutes. Cool string beans with cold water.
3. 3
   Put oil in pan on high.
4. 4
   When oil is hot, put in garlic, quickly stirring and turning with spatula (about 30 seconds).
5. 5
   Add string beans, water, sugar, basil and salt; keep turning with spatula until heated (about 1 to 2 minutes).
6. 6
   Add parsley and serve.