Green Bean-Garlic Toss

This is my sister's recipe and it's an exciting way to eat green beans (although I love green beans just plain. They're pretty good anyway).

Prep time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes

1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed, or 1 pkg. (16 0z) frozen green beans

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1/3 c. chopped pecans

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add green beans; cook over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute until tnder, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Add pecans, salt and red pepper flakes; saute until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.

3. Drain green beans. Add to skillet; stir to coat with oil mixture. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Place green beans in a serving bowl; sprinkle Parmesan on top. Serve immediately.

Serves 4.