Lemon Green Beans with Garlic (Printable)

Crisp beans with garlic and lemon in 18 minutes

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

04 - 1 lemon (zest and juice)

05 - ½ tsp sea salt

06 - ¼ 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 rolling boil. Add trimmed green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.

02 - Drain beans immediately and transfer to an ice water bath to halt cooking. Drain again and pat thoroughly dry with towels.

03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to brown.

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

05 - Remove from heat and toss with fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toasted almonds if using.

01 -

The bright lemon cuts through richness, making these beans impossibly addictive alongside anything grilled or roasted
They cook in under ten minutes but taste like something from a restaurant that takes far more effort

02 -

Dry the beans thoroughly after the ice bath or they'll steam in the skillet instead of developing those gorgeous golden edges
Add red pepper flakes with the garlic if you want a subtle heat that makes these beans feel entirely new

03 -

Zest your lemon before squeezing it, trying to zest a juiced lemon is frustrating and yields less aromatic oil
Toast your almonds in a dry pan while the beans blanch so every element comes together hot