Green Beans with Garlic and Lemon
These green beans with garlic and lemon are a perfect partner for just about any main dish. Try serving these green beans with Italian meatloaf, lasagna, or lemon roast chicken.Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- juice and zest of 2 lemons
Preparation:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil over medium-high heat.
- Add green beans, and cook for 5-7 minutes, until crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, prepare an ice water bath by placing ice cubes in a large bowl and filling with water.
- Drain green beans, and immediately plunge into ice water bath.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add green beans and cook 1-2 minutes to coat with oil. Remove from heat.
- Toss green beans with lemon juice and lemon zest.
Serve immediately
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