Fried Wax Beans

• 1/2 lb yellow wax beans, stems trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
• 1 - 2 tbsp butter
• 2 - 3 cloves garlic, minced or 1 tsp dried minced garlic
• salt, pepper

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add beans. Cook for 10 minutes or until nice and tender, then strain.

In a saute pan, melt butter over medium heat and add strained beans, a pinch of salt and some freshly ground pepper. Fry, tossing frequently, until the beans begin to color. Add garlic and stir. Continue to cook until the beans are darkly golden and the garlic is nicely browned.