Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMark's City GrillGreen Beans Recipe

Green Beans Recipe

Inspired by Mark's City Grill
Time25m
Serves4

Make Green Beans Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Condiments

Optional Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Wash and Trim the Green Beans

    Rinse the fresh green beans under cold water. Trim the ends of the beans by cutting off about 1/4 inch from each end.

  2. 2

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely using a knife or a garlic press.

  3. 3

    Zest the Lemon

    Using a microplane or zester, remove the zest from the lemon, ensuring you only take the yellow part of the skin.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté the Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  2. 5

    Cook the Green Beans

    Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet. Stir well to coat them in the garlic oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are bright green and tender-crisp.

  3. 6

    Add Lemon Zest

    Stir in the lemon zest into the skillet with the green beans and cook for an additional minute.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate and Garnish

    Transfer the green beans to a serving platter. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and toasted almonds before serving.

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