Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest ((or 1/4 preserved lemon, diced -- see my recipe))
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium or medium-low heat. Add ginger and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add green beans and cook until starting to just brown in places, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice and zest (or preserved lemon); cover and steam until string beans are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in butter until melted and coating beans.
  • Season to taste with salt and sprinkle with slivered almonds.