Ingredients:

Green beans

olive oil

2 garlic cloves

s and p

Wash the beans and trim the ends.  Place beans in steamer or pot on stove with a bit of water.  Bring to a bolil and steam until al dente (maybe 3 minutes from boiling point). Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add pressed garlic and shallots and keep stirring.  Add DRAINED, cooked greens beans and toss a bit.  Add s and p to taste.  Serve.