-Wash 1 pound of green beans.

-Take a handful of beans, than tap one end of the handful gently on the counter to align them.

-Slice off the first ¼ inch of the beans and than turn and tap the other side until those ends line up.

-Cut those ends off too, than cut the beans into 1½ inch lengths.

-Place 1-2 inches of water under the basket of a steamer in a pot with a tightly fitting lid.

-Steam the beans for about 5-6 minutes until they are just tender.

-Drain the water off then add ¼ cup of cream cheese and stir until well mixed.

-Sprinkle with sea salt (the fancier the better) and serve warm.