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Basil Lemon Green Beans
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
These have a nice lemon flavor with a hint of sweetness. A good quality frozen bean can be used, but please use fresh basil!
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, mined
1 1/2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed and broken into 1 inch lengths
1/3 cup basil, coarse chopped
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
Directions:
1. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
2. Add the garlic and saute and saute 30 seconds.
3. Add beans and yellow pepper; saute 3 to 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
4. Add the basil, honey, lemon zest, salt and pepper; saute 30 seconds.
5. Add the lemon juice and saute another 30 seconds.
6. Serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com