Green Beans Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prep the Green Beans
Rinse the fresh green beans under cold water. Trim the ends of the beans by cutting off about 1 inch from each end.
2
Mince the Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.

3
Blanch the Green Beans
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
4
Sauté the Green Beans
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil.
5
Season the Green Beans
Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and season with salt and black pepper. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

6
Plate the Green Beans
Transfer the sautéed green beans to a serving dish. If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and lemon zest on top for added flavor.