Categories: Beans (Long), Side Dish

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place beans in a saucepan; cover with water.

2. Bring to a boil; decrease heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until tender-crisp, about 6 minutes.

3. Drain and return to pan.

4. Add remaining ingredients to pan; saute until flavors are blended, about 1 minute; serve immediately.

5. **Variation—omit lemon juice and add 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.

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