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Lemon-Garlic Green Beans
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds fresh haricots verts (tiny green beans), trimmed
2 teaspoons salt, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 shallots, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
garnishes: lemon zest, fresh basil leaves
Directions:
1. Cook beans with 1 tsp. salt in boiling water to cover 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
2. Cook garlic and shallots in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 2 minutes or until just golden brown; remove from heat. Stir in basil, next 2 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. salt. Add green beans, and toss to coat. Garnish, if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com