Simple green beans

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flake, or to taste
• 1.5 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 2 Tablespoons water

Preparation:

1. Wash and trim the beans.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add red pepper flake and stir to coat the pepper in the oil.
4. Add green beans and cook, stirring often until the beans are blistering and browning in areas, 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Add garlic and salt and cook, stirring constantly until the garlic is fragrant and browning, about 30 seconds. Add water and cover immediately.
6. Cook covered until the beans are bright green and crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Serve immediately.