Green Beans with Lemon & Garlic

From: Foodnetwork.com

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes

Grade Level - 2, in Ducbee's Opinion
(1 - easiest, 5 - difficult)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes, or thinly sliced red jalapeno
• 1 tbsp lemon zest, or lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Large bowl of ice water, to shock
• Optional: Sesame seeds

 

Directions:

1. Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well-salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes.
2. Drain and shock in ice water to stop from cooking.
3. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter.
4. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes.
6. Add lemon zest or lemon juice, sesame seeds (if desired), and season with salt and pepper.