Lemon Green Beans with Minced Garlic (Printable View)

Crisp-tender green beans with aromatic garlic and bright lemon. A fresh, easy vegan side dish ready in under 20 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

04 - 1 lemon, zest and juice

05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt

06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

07 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

08 - 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add trimmed green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and just tender.

02 - Drain beans and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.

03 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

04 - Add blanched green beans, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Toss and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

05 - Remove from heat and toss with fresh lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.

06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Top with chopped parsley and toasted almonds if desired.

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The ice bath technique gives these beans a vibrant green color and perfect crunch that will make vegetable skeptics reach for seconds.
Its almost effortless to prepare yet feels elegant enough for company, saving me countless times when I needed something green on the table fast.

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Overcooking the garlic even by 15 seconds can make it bitter and ruin the entire dish, so keep your eyes on the pan.
Drying the beans thoroughly after their ice bath prevents them from steaming instead of sautéing, which preserves their delightful texture.

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Cut your beans on a diagonal to increase surface area, creating more space for the garlicky lemon flavors to cling to.
Keep a lemon-infused olive oil on hand to drizzle over the finished dish for an extra layer of citrus complexity that elevates the entire plate.