Green Beans, New Potatoes and Olives

This is one of those simple, homely recipes which is shockingly good. Couldn't be simpler and the added bonus--hardly any clean-up. Little potatoes and beans from the farmers' market, basil from the pot on the deck, olives, garlic, lemon and oil from the pantry combine for a lovely side (or for me, a main dish) as it is or served over greens with tomatoes and good bread on the side.

Note: a version of this recipe appears on elizabethminchelli com