Lemony Green Beans

Name: Lemony Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Use peak season fresh from your garden or Farmer’s Market green beans."

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Ready In:: 22mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 4

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

Place beans in a saucepan; cover with water.
Bring to a boil; decrease heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until tender-crisp, about 6 minutes.
Drain and return to pan.
Add remaining ingredients to pan; saute until flavors are blended, about 1 minute; serve immediately.
**Variation—omit lemon juice and add 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.