Wash the green beans well.

Trim the stems of the beans and cut any larger beans down to roughly the same size as the smaller beans for even cooking.

Add a drizzle of oil to a large skillet and heat the pan over medium heat. When the oil is moving easily in the pan, swirl it around to coat the bottom evenly.

Add the green beans all at once to the skillet. They should sizzle when they hit the hot pan. Cook the beans for about 5 minutes, stirring them constantly.

Add the salt and garlic and stir to combine.

Add the water, cover, and steam the beans for 1 to 2 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender.

Uncover the pot, plate the beans and enjoy!