heat oil ina large skillet over medium-heat add red pepper flake and stir ito coat the pepper int he oil . Add green beans and cook, stirring often until the beans are blistering and browning in aras 5 to 7 min ad garlic and salt and cook stirring constantly until the garlic is frgrant and browning, about 30 sec. add water and immediately cover. Cook covered until the beans are bright green and crisp tender 1 to 2 min.