GREEN BEANS WITH BASIL & MINT

By jarren

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds (750g) tender green beans, stem ends trimmed
• 2 teaspoons (10 mL)salt (or less)
• 1/3 cup (75 mL)fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped or torn into pieces
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped or torn into pieces
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, bruised with side of knife
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Garnish: slivers of red onion, red pepper or wedges of red tomato

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a large pot of water to boiling. Add the green beans and salt; stir until the water returns to the boil. Boil beans until tender but still bright green, about 8 minutes. Drain at once.

Combine basil, mint, oil and garlic in a large bowl. Add the hot beans, salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.