b'Steamed Green Beans I N G R E D I E N T S with Garlic and TomatoesFagiolini Verdi al Vapore Conditi con il Pomidoro e lAglio1 pound green beans, trimmedand cut in half crosswise 2 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, thickly sliced Steam the green beans for 5 minutes. Place in a bowl full of ice water to stop themteaspoon red pepper flakes from cooking. Drain and set aside. (This can be done a day ahead.)2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped teaspoon salt In a saut pan, add the olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook overteaspoon pepper medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper, and cookcup toasted pine nutsover medium-high heat for 3 minutes, stirring well. Add the green beans and pine (optional)3 tablespoons grated Parmesan nuts. Stir well and continue cooking for 3 to 4 more minutes. Place the beans on a or pecorino cheese serving plate, top with the grated cheese, and serve.27'