A refreshing side dish featuring crisp green beans tossed in a zesty lemon garlic sauce.

Scale

1 pound fresh green beans

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 lemon, juiced

Salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1. Trim the ends of the green beans.

2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.

3. Add the green beans and blanch for 3 minutes.

4. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath.

5. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

6. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

7. Stir in the green beans, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

9. Finish with lemon zest before serving.

For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes.

Serve immediately for the best texture.

Keywords: green beans, lemon, garlic, side dish