lemon-parsley green beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 11 mins Ready Time: 16 mins


• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat: add sugar, and beans. cook until beans are bright green and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. drain, and place in a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
• combine the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook until butter melts. stir in the garlic; cook until pale beige and fragrant. stir in the beans; cook until wilted, and garlic is dark brown, about 4 minutes. toss beans with parsley and lemon zest, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. season to taste with salt and pepper. transfer beans to a serving dish, and garnish with lemon wedges.