Garlic Butter Green Beans

• total time: 9 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

1/2 cup water

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 tablespoon grated garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Place green beans and water in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook, undisturbed, until the water is mostly evaporated and the beans are bright green, 4 to 6 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, garlic, salt and pepper; cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the beans are tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in chives and parsley.