Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

prep time:: 15 minutes
total time:: 30 minutes

Makes 6 servings

Marlene

Special vegetable treat!

ingredients

2 cups water
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

directions

1
Bring water to a boil in a large skillet. Add beans; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes or until tender. Drain beans; pat dry.
2
Heat oil and butter in pan over medium heat. Add garlic, and saute 30 seconds. Add beans, juice, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with parsley.

notes

The beans can be cooked in advance until crisp-tender, then refrigerate. Just before serving, give them a quick stir-fry with garlic and lemon juice. Also very good with added mushrooms. Saute them before adding green beans.

Source: Marlene