Basic green beans

Ingredients:

• 60 g butter
• 1 kg of green beans

Preparation:

1. In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add 4-6 thinly sliced ​​garlic cloves; cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Add 1 kg green beans (trim ends) and a few pinches of salt and sugar; cook for 2 minutes.
2. Add 1/2 cup water, cover and simmer until tender, about 6 minutes, then remove the lid and cook until the water has evaporated, another 1 minute.
3. Season the beans with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with chopped pecans.