Italian Green Beans

ScottScott

These are great green beans with a zip of lemon. Very quick and easy.

ingredients

  • 4 c. green beans
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 scallions
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • salt and pepper

directions

  • 1

    Cut off the ends of the green beans.

  • 2

    Slice scallions thinly.

  • 3

    Cook beans in boiling water 5 minutes then shock in ice water. Drain and set aside.

  • 4

    Melt butter in a pan, add scallions. Sauté over low heat until softened, about 3 minutes.

  • 5

    Stir in lemon juice and zest. Add beans. Season with salt, pepper to taste. Simmer two minutes.

  • 6

    In a separate pan, dry-fry the sesame seeds. Stir frequently until they smell nutty. Remove from heat.

  • 7

    Remove beans to serving platter, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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