Green Beans for a Special Occasion recipe

4 servings

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup chopped pine nuts

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped

salt and pepper to taste

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Stir in the garlic and pine nuts, and saute until lightly browned.

Place the green beans in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil.

Season with salt and pepper.

Cook 5 minutes, or until tender.

Drain, and toss with the garlic and pine nuts to serve.