Green Beans with Carmaelized Garlic

I love garlic so these are just great for me. This calls for you to cook the beans until tender crisp. I however, like my beans cooked til they are incredibly soft. Cook them to what suits you best.
NEED:
1 garlic bulb
1/2 cup olive oil
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Peel garlic glove and place in a small saucepan with olive oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, 6 to 7 minutes until tender and golden. Remove garlic, using a slotted spoon. Reserve garlic and 2 tablespoon of garlic oil; store remaining oil in refrigerator.
Cook beans in boiling salt water ( enough to just cover beans) Cook 8 to 9 minutes until tender crisp; drain. Plunge in cold salt water to stop the cooking process; drain.
Saute bell pepper in 2 tablespoons of hot reserved garlic oil, over medium heat for 3 minutes or until tender. Add beans and garlic cloves, tossing to coat; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add salt and pepper and toss until blended.

ENJOY!