Quick and Easy Purple Beans

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serves 4-6
​Ingredients

• 6 cups green beans
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

• Wash your beans then snap the ends off of all the beans. You are taking off about 1/4-1/2 inch
• depending on how long the skinny tales are. Discard the ends.
• Heat the olive oil and water a heavy bottom, large pan or dutch oven over medium heat.
• When the oil is hot, add the green beans. Stir to coat.
• Let them sit for 5 minutes or so. You should start to hear them pop.
• When you hear some popping, stir, then cover the pot and let them cook for 5-7 more minutes.
• Uncover, check doneness (the longer they cook, they less crisp they are).
• Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
• Serve warm and try not to eat all of them as you bring them to the table.

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