Vegetable: Sautéed Green Beans

By á-6892

Ingredients

• 1 T unsalted butter
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed; about 1T
• 1 t chopped fresh thyme
• 1 t EVO
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 c water
• 2 T fresh lemon juice
• 1 T chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Combine butter, garlic and thyme in a bowl. Set aside. Heat oil in skillet over med heat till smoking. Add beans, 1/4 t salt and pepper. Cook stirring occasionally till spotty brown about 4-6 min. Add water, cover and cook till beans are bright green and still crisp, about 2 min. Remove cover, increase heat to high & cook till water evaporates about 30-60 sec. Add butter mixture and continue to cook, stirring frequently until beans re crisp tender, lightly browned and beginning to wrinkle slightly. Transfer to bowl , toss with lemon juice and parsley. Serve.