With just six ingredients (including salt and pepper!)

you’ll be well on your way to an easy and delicious side dish.

Since the recipe is so straight-forward, it’s completely doable on a weeknight.

Garlicky Green Beans with Pine Nuts

Photo:Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

They’re thinner, more delicate, and often have a snappier texture than regular green beans.

FYI, for this photo we used haricots verts.

freshly groundblack pepper

Flaky sea salt (optional)

Directions

Cook the beans.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add the green beans; cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

Saute the garlic and pine nuts.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute.

Toss green beans with garlic and pine nuts.

Transfer drained beans to skillet.

Add kosher salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if using.

Drain and pat the green beans dry before refrigerating in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Leftovers can be refrigerating in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.