Ginger and Garlic Green Beans

Need a delicious side but don’t have a lot of time? This three-step green bean dish is here to save the day. Use the salt for the water but it won’t need to touch the dish. Superfoods, garlic and ginger, add a lot of flavors while also being great sources of magnesium, vitamins, calcium and selenium.

What you’ll need:

• 2 pounds whole green beans
• 6 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• Salt to taste
• Ice water

What you’ll do:

1. Boil the beans in a large pot of salted water. Cool for about 4 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry.
2. While the beans are boiling, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Thinly slice the garlic and cook over moderate heat for about 30 seconds. Add the ginger and red pepper, stir.
3. Add the beans to the spice-oil mixture. Stir-fry until the beans are tender for about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Serve and enjoy!

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