Al Dente Green Beans in Soy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans
• 1-2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1-2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Greek salad dressing (can omit if you don't have it just add a little extra vinegar)
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• salt

Directions

1. 1

   In a 2 - 3 quart sauce pan, cook the green beans in well salted water until a little past crisp. We like them al dente, not mushy and not crispy. Drain and let rest in colander a minute.

2. 2

   In the saucepan, add the olive oil and garlic and sautee one to two minutes. Add remaining ingredients and heat throughly. Toss with green beans.

3. 3

   **These are definitely better the next day after marinating so you might do well to make tons and eat the majority the next day.