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Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts

Ingredients:
2 lb green beans
2 Tb coconut or mct oil
6 cloves garlic, sliced
1/4 c of pine nuts
salt and pepper to taste
*Optional: shaved parmesan

Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to boil.  Add green beans and cook until al dente (about 3-5 minutes).
2. Drain green beans and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add pine nuts and cook until starting* to brown (about 2-3 minutes).
*Note: Pine Nuts go from toasted to burned in record time. Keep a close eye on this step!
5. Add green beans to pan, season with salt and pepper, and stir to mix.
*Optional: omit salt and instead, sprinkle lightly with parmesan.
6. Serve immediately or store for up to 4 days.