Green Beans Recipe
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
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
Mince the Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely using a knife or a garlic press.
- 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
- 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.
- 5
- 6
Add Lemon Zest
Stir in the lemon zest into the skillet with the green beans and cook for an additional minute.
Serving
- 7
Plate and Garnish
Transfer the green beans to a serving platter. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and toasted almonds before serving.