A quick and easy recipe for fresh garden green beans, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 500 g green beans
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them well.
Step 2
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the green beans for about 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 3
Drain the beans and immediately plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again.
Step 4
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the oil and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 6
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the beans are heated through.
Step 7
Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.