Sauteed Green Beans

Simple is better.

I learned this dish from my mother-in-law. She would serve sauteed vegetable in almost every meal. It is a good side dish to accompany a meaty course.

The flavor is in the vegetable itself. This method of cooking enhances the sweetness of the green beans. My 4 year-old son loves this. He would munch it like he was eating french fries.

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 lb green beans, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp of salt
1 1/2 tbs of olive oil
1 small shallot, finely chopped (optional)
1/4 cup of water

1. Heat olive oil in pan. Add shallots and saute until it turns translucent.
2. Add green beans and stir until they are well-coated with oil. Sprinkle with salt and stir.
3. Add water and cover.
4. Cook until green beans are tender.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Variations : Napa Cabbage, bokchoy, green mustard, cabbage, asparagus...just about any vegetable.