Herbed Green Beans with Braised Garlic

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Herbed Green Beans with Braised Garlic

 

3/4 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces

2 tsps. unsalted butter

2 cloves garlic, peeled

1/8 tsp. sage, or 1/2 tsp. fresh, minced

1/2 tsp. parsley, chopped

 

Place green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and

steam 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Rinse under cold water and drain

thoroughly. Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over low heat. Stir in

garlic. Cover skillet and simmer 20 minutes or until garlic is soft and lightly

golden. Remove cover and mash garlic with a wooden spoon until thoroughly mixed

with butter. Stir in green beans. Increase heat to medium. Sauté, stirring

frequently, until green beans are heated throughout. Stir in remaining

ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 2 servings.