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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Use peak season fresh from your garden or Farmer’s Market green beans. Ingredients:
1 lb green beans, trimmed |
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste) |
fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Place beans in a saucepan; cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil; decrease heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until tender-crisp, about 6 minutes.
3. Drain and return to pan.
4. Add remaining ingredients to pan; saute until flavors are blended, about 1 minute; serve immediately.
5. **Variation—omit lemon juice and add 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
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