Greenbeans Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Trim the green beans
Rinse the fresh green beans under cold water. Using a knife or your fingers, snap off the stem ends of each green bean. This will prepare them for cooking.

2
Blanch the green beans
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the trimmed green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until vibrant green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
3
Sauté the green beans
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the blanched green beans, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are heated through and slightly caramelized.
4
Finish with lemon juice
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the sautéed green beans. Toss well to combine and enhance the flavor.