Ingredients
Scale
1 pound (450g) fresh green beans, stem ends snapped off
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup (60ml) water or stock
1 tablespoon butter or vegan butter
3 medium garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Add a swirl of oil to a wide skillet and set it over medium-high heat. Toss in the green beans and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are bright green and lightly blistered in spots.
- Pour in a splash of water or stock, just enough to create a little steam. Cover the pan—foil works if you don’t have a lid—and let it steam for 2 minutes.
- Uncover the skillet, turn the heat down to medium-low, and let the liquid cook off.
- Add the butter, garlic, lemon zest, and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir everything around for about a minute, just until the garlic is fragrant.
- Serve warm and enjoy every garlicky, buttery bite!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
