Green Beans Recipe
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash the Green Beans
Rinse the green beans under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities. Trim the ends of the beans by snapping them off or cutting them with a knife.
- 2
Prepare the Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and finely chop or mince them to release their flavor.
- 3
Prepare the Lemon
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half, reserving the other half for serving.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- 5
- 6
Cook the Green Beans
Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender-crisp.
- 7
Finish with Lemon Juice
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans. Toss to coat.
- 8
Serve
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.