Two large zuchinni, washed and cut into sticks about the same size as the beans

Two tbsp. organic canola oil (Orphee from Quebec is an excellent brand)

Two cloves garlic, peeled and mince
Pinch dried chili flakes
2 tbsp. chopped fresh herbs ~ basil, parsley, oregano or summer savoury
sea salt and freshly milled black pepper to taste

bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
heat a frying pan until hot but not smoking and add the oil
begin sauteeing the zuchinni
meanwhile plunge the beans into the boiling water and cook for one minute
drain well and add the beans to the pan with the zuchinni
add the remaining ingredients and cook for one minute
remove and serve