In Honor Of Cece in Paris

My sweet Mother has been traveling in Europe she is currently leaving Paris and traveling to Italy. She does so much for everybody else, I am happy she is doing something for herself!  She certainly deserves it!  I cannot wait to see her pictures when she returns but for now I have included a shot she sent from her phone.



HARICOTS VERTS A LA PROVENCALE

Small, tender green beans, 3 - 4 inches long, are best for sauteing.  Larger beans should be snapped and parboiled before being sauteed.

1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 lb small, tender green beans, top end trimmed
salt and freshly ground pepper
handful of dried bread crumbs ( I used Panko 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 4-5 minutes.  Season to taste with salt and grind over some pepper.  Add the crumbs and toss or stir with a wooden spoon only until the crumbs are crisp and begin to color. Enjoy!