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  • Green Beans with Parsley and Garlic
    • prep: 15 minutes
    • servings: 4
    Nutritional Info

    Summary

    A sprinkling of herbs or spices will make your favorite vegetables even more delicious.

    Ingredients

    Coarse salt and ground pepper

    1 pound green beans, stem ends trimmed

    4 teaspoons olive oil

    2 garlic cloves, minced

    2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

    1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

    2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

    Instructions

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
    In same pot, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-low. Add garlic; cook until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Return beans to pot. Add lemon zest and juice, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.