Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a hefty pinch of salt. Add the beans and boil until they just begin to soften, around 4mins. They will continue to cook in the pan, so make sure they're not overcooked at this point. Drain, rinse in cold water and shake off excess water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt your butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add in your garlic slices and fry until they just begin to tinge golden. If they brown too quickly take the pan off the heat and turn to low. The garlic will go from golden crispy to burnt and bitter very quickly, so just be careful.

Step 3

Add your green beans and toss for a couple of mins until fully coated and hot again. Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper, give a final toss then serve whilst still hot!