Firstly, these are a Spanish Green Bean .. " Judias Verdes " ..
1) Wash thoroughly.
2) Snip the ends ..
3) Slice the Green beans in half ..
4) Get a big Skillet, and pour a shot glass of Spanish Evoo in it, mince a couple of cloves of garlic and when almost tender, add Green beans and sauté until tender ( 10 - 15 minutes ) & Add to salt to taste ..
Another way to prepare, is to high simmer until tender .. And drain wáter and then, sauté in Evoo with garlic ..
I do not like a ton of spices or odd ingredients on my veggies .. I like them as natural as posible and crisp yet tender interiors .. Not over cooked, which I consider a crime ..
The Green bean itself is amazingly sweet so I disagree on just using the beans .. To my knowledge is not done here .. I personally prefer the French Green Beans .. However, I have eaten the Spanish type many times and this is how it is done ..
One can also add some Iberian Ham or Proscuitto to the Evoo in strips .. However, be careful or you will have very salty Green Beans and any other porc, you shall have greasy Green Beans ..