From The Boston Globe Magazine, Sheryl Julian and Julie Riven, 2004 September 19.
Serves 4.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop in the green beans and let the water return to a boil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the beans are tender but still have some bite. Drain them into a colander and rinse the beans. shake the colander to remove the excess water.
In a large skillet, heat the oil. Cook the garlic over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring often, or until it is golden.
Add the beans with salt. Cook over medium heat, tossing them frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat and serve at once.
Notes: Haven't tried it yet.
The bay-trees in our country are all wither'd
And meteors fright the fixed stars of heaven;
The pale-faced moon looks bloody on the earth
And lean-look'd prophets whisper fearful change.
These signs forerun the death or fall of kings.
-- Wm. Shakespeare, "Richard II"
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