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Steamed green beans and garlicky olives

By Abigail Donnelly
2 to 4
Easy
10 minutes
5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 250 g fresh green beans
  • Olive oil
  • Sliced cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup smashed mixed olives

Method

Steam fresh green beans until tender and electric green in colour. Drain.
To a pan over a medium to low heat add a drizzle of olive oil and, when hot, gently fry thinly sliced cloves garlic until fragrant.

Add cup smashed mixed olives and fry for a few minutes more.
Remove from the heat, add the beans and toss.
Serve warm as an easy side.