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  • 1 lb fresh green beans
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
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  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Fresh Lemon Garlic Green Beans

Prep
10M
Cook
7M
Time
17M
Skill
Easy
Yield
5 servings
CUISINE
American
Price
$
Take advantage of fresh picked produce this season with this simple but delicious appetizer. Good either hot or at room temperature. The combination of lemon garlic is a real winner. Also, the kids approve. These didn't stick around for very long before they were gone.

Prep Steps

  • 1 lb fresh green beans {do:trim}
  • 3 cloves garlic {do:mince}

Blanch

In a medium saucepan of salted boiling water, cook 4–5 minutes, until done to your liking...

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

Drain and rinse right away with cold water to stop the cooking, then pat dry.

Sauté

In a large skillet over medium heat, add...

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Cook about a minute, until fragrant. Add the green beans to the skillet along with...

  • 2 tsp fresh lemon zest

Toss for a minute or two, until warmed through.

Finish

Remove from the heat and add...

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Toss and serve.

Nutrition Per serving · estimated
60Calories
2gProtein
7gCarbs
3gFat
2gFiber
3gSugar
10mgSodium
Doesn't change when you scale the recipe.
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