Farmer's Market Recipe: Green Beans

2 medium garlic cloves, sliced thin

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon of salt or more to taste

1 pound green beans, cleaned and trimmed

1. Put olive oil, garlic, and salt into shallow serving dish and mix.

2. Put beans into boiling water for 6 minutes (important to time this).

3. Drain well and put into serving dish. Turn the beans in the olive oil mix until they are well coated. Taste for salt and adjust if needed.

From kitchen of Giuliana and Bob Pierson

Per serving (based on 8): 29 calories, 1 gram protein, 4 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram sugar, 1 gram fat, no cholesterol, 77 milligrams sodium, 2 grams dietary fiber.