Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

By Heritage330

Elizabeth Taliaferro, Cooking Light

JULY 2005

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a large skillet. Add beans; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes or until tender. Drain beans; pat dry.

Heat oil and butter in pan over medium heat. Add garlic, and sauté 30 seconds. Add beans, juice, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with parsley.