Easy Skillet Green Beans
This quick and easy side dish made with fresh green beans is perfect for a weeknight and also pairs well as a delicious healthy side for holiday meals.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh green beans, washed, trimmed and dried
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- coarse kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the beans in cool water and then trim off the ends.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil to the pan.
- Add the green beans to the pan and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they are tender but still crispy.
- Add garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Season to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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