Green Beans Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Preparation of Green Beans

   Wash the fresh green beans under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Trim the ends of the green beans by cutting off the tips with a sharp knife.

2. 2

   Cooking the Green Beans

   In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water. Carefully add the trimmed green beans and cook for about 4-5 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender, but still crisp.

3. 3

   Sautéing

   While the green beans are boiling, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.

4. 4

   Combining Ingredients

   Once the green beans are done boiling, drain them and add them to the skillet with the sautéed garlic. Toss the green beans in the skillet to coat them with the oil and garlic.

5. 5

   Seasoning

   Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the green beans and toss well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Finishing Touches

   Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans. If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.