Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh green bean - wash, dried and trimmed
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt - to taste

Instruction

  • In a large, heavy-bottom skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper flakes and green beans. Toss together. Cover pan with a lid or sheet of tin-foil and cook for 6 minutes. Remove lid, lower heat to medium then add in garlic, lemon juice, and zest. Toss and cook for 3 more minutes until beans are bright green and done but still are crisp.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.