Poached Egg on Green Beans

1 large egg
1 cup French-style green beans
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
water

1. Steam or boil beans until tender.
2. Meanwhile, fry garlic cloves in oil until brown, then remove and discard them.
3. Boil a small saucepan of salted water over high heat, then crack the egg into the water, cover and remove from heat.
4. Toss cooked green beans in garlic oil and sprinkle with salt and lemon juice.
5. Transfer to a plate and season with salt and pepper.

Makes 1 serving