Start by washing the green beans under cold water and trimming the ends.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes.

Drain the green beans in a colander and rinse them under cold water.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Pour barbecue sauce over the green beans and stir well to coat.

Let the green beans cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.