Categories: Vegetables 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
      1 lb Green beans, ends trimmed           1 tb Walnut or olive oil 
      2    Cloves garlic, minced             1/8 ts Salt (optional) 
      1 tb Red-wine vinegar                  1/8 ts Freshly ground black pepper 
  
  I tried this recipe from Jane Brody's "Good Food Gourmet" for Thanksgiving 
  last year and my family really loved it! Steam beans for 5 to 7 minutes or 
  until tender crisp. Rinse briefly under cold water to preserve color, but 
  do not chill. Cover and keep warm. In a large bowl, combine garlic and 
  remaining ingredients. Add warm green beans and toss until well coated. If 
  desired, you can reheat in microwave before serving. If you don't want such 
  a strong flavor of garlic, simmer the unpeeled cloves of garlic in a cup of 
  water for 5 minutes before peeling and mincing. I don't think the original 
  recipe is too strong though.