Jul 14 2026

Green Beans Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Make Green Beans Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 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. 2

    Prepare the Garlic

    Peel the garlic cloves and finely chop or mince them to release their flavor.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Lemon

    Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half, reserving the other half for serving.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.

  2. 5

    Sauté the Garlic

    Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  3. 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.

  4. 7

    Finish with Lemon Juice

    Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans. Toss to coat.

  5. 8

    Serve

    Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.

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