1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound small tender green beans (haricots verts), trimmed
salt and freshly ground pepper
handful of dried bread crumbs
Warm the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic cloves and when they begin to sizzle and color, add the beans. Cook, tossing repeatedly, for 4 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the crumbs and toss or stir with a wooden spoon only until the crumbs are crisp and begin to color. Serve.