Sauteed Vegan String Beans

• 1). Snap the string end off each bean, peeling the string as you go. Discard the tops and strings, placing the cleaned beans to one side.
  
  
• 2). Heat a skillet over high heat until a couple drops of water splashed from your fingers sizzle in the pan. Pour in and swirl just enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan, about 1 tablespoon.
  
  
• 3). Slide string beans into the skillet. Keep them moving, either by jiggling the pan or flipping them with the tongs.
  
  
• 4). Cook just until they turn bright green and are cooked, but still pleasantly crisp in texture. Taste one to check if it's done.
  
  
• 5). Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.
  
  

Roasted Vegan String Beans

• 1). Preheat an oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a sheet pan with olive oil.
  
  
• 2). Remove the ends and strings from the string beans, as for the sauteed ones. Place in a single layer across the surface of the sheet pan.
  
  
• 3). Roast in the preheated oven for five to six minutes, or until they are fully cooked, yet still crisp and bright green. Taste-test to be sure they are cooked, then season with salt and pepper and serve.