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Fresh Green Beans with Lemon Garlic and Parsley

Fresh Green Beans with Lemon, Garlic & Parsley

Level

Easy

Prep

5 min

Cook

14 min

Servings

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

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1 cup water
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1 ¼ pounds green beans, trimmed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Make It

Step 1

Place water in large skillet; bring to a boil. Add green beans; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 8 minutes or until beans are almost tender. Drain; set beans aside.

Step 2

Heat oil and butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add beans back to skillet along with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring gently, for 2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley; toss gently to combine.