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WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• ½ lb. fresh green beans
• 4-5 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 2 T. good olive oil

LET'S COOK

Clean the green beans by snipping off the stem end of each one. Leave the other ends alone. Bring an appropriate amount of water to a boil to cook the beans, salt it and then drop them in. Set your time for 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the garlic, lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. When the timer is up, check the beans to be sure they’re tender enough for your taste.

Drain them, and then add the garlic, lemon juice and olive oil mix. Stir it up and set your burner on its very lowest setting and simmer for a few more minutes, stirring it occasionally.

Serve with grilled meats or chicken, hot or cold.

MORE IDEAS:

For more visual fun, use both yellow or wax beans and the green beans.