Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

By SuzRecipes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Green Beans, ends trimmed
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin Olive Oil
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 2 large Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
• Salt & Pepper

Preparation

Step 1

o Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well-salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crist - roughly 2 min.
o Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
o Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
o Add the oil and butter.
o Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute until fragrant - about 30 sec.
o Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in butter and heated through - about 5 min.
o Add lemon zest and season with salt & Pepper.