Recipe For Green Beans And Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice or zest (optional)
• ¼ cup toasted almonds or pecans (optional)
• Fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley, chopped (optional)