Famous Garlic Tarragon Green Beans

GARLIC TARRAGON GREEN BEANS
Prep: 20 min., Cook: 15 min.

2 quarts water
2 tablespoons salt
2 pounds thin fresh green beans
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

BRING 2 quarts water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil in a Dutch oven;
add beans. Cook 6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice
water to stop the cooking process; drain.

SAUTE garlic and tarragon in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium heat 2
to 3 minutes or until garlic is tender. (Do not brown garlic.) Add beans, 1/2 tea­ spoon salt, and pepper, and cook, stir­ ring constantly, 2
minutes or until thoroughly heated. MAKES 12 servings.