Green Beans With Garlic and Breadcrumbs

• fresh green beans or frozen green beans↗1
• olive oil↗1
• garlic cloves, minced↗2
• plain breadcrumbs or seasoned bread crumbs↗1⁄2
• salt↗
• fresh ground black pepper↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a pot, steam the green beans until tender-crisp. Set aside and keep warm.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large saute on medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. DO NOT allow the garlic to burn!

3. 3

   Stir in the bread crumbs and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes more, pressing down on the bread crumb mixture with a spatula to allow it to become crispy. Again, be careful not to burn.

4. 4

   Stir in the green beans and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.