Imagine a garlic veggie dish your kids won't be able to get enough of! Try Sally Sampson's "Garlicky Green Beans."

Sally Sampson is the founder and president of ChopChop, and a cookbook author and food writer who has written 11 cookbooks and been the coauthor of seven more.  Her most recent cookbook is The 100-Calorie Snack Cookbook.  Today she shared her recipe for "Garlicky Green Beans," an amazing veggie snack for the kids or a tasty addition to your family's favorite dinner dish. To hear more, click on the link below...

Garlicky Green Beans

KITCHEN GEAR
Sharp knife
(adult needed)
Cutting board
Measuring spoons
Measuring cup
Large skillet
Heatproof spatula or wooden spoon

INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon olive oil
1–2 garlic cloves,
peeled and minced,
or put through a
garlic press
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh
ginger root (if you
like ginger)
1 pound green
beans, washed
and trimmed
¼ cup cold water
¼ teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Put a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to low.
2. Add the oil. Add the garlic and (if you like) the ginger and cook until they just start to change color (they’ll get a little bit golden), about 30 seconds.
3. Add the beans and stir until they are lightly coated with the oil.
4. Add the water, raise the heat to high, and cook until the pan is almost dry, about 6 minutes.
5. Move the beans to a plate or platter, then taste a bean and add salt if you think it needs it. Serve right away.

Fancy That!
• Stir in 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Add 1 tablespoon chopped toasted almonds or walnuts
• Add 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or cilantro
• Add ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (if you want to make it spicy)

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