Lemon Butter Green Beans with Garlic and Parmesan

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 lb Green beans
  • 1/2 Lemon
  • 1 tsp Lemon, zest

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Pinch Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter

Found on motherthyme.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, cleaned and trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and cold water and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add green beans and cook for about 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain beans and immediately place in ice water to stop the cooking.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute longer until fragrant.
• Stir in lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.
• Drain green beans and add to skillet.
• Saute green beans, stirring occasionally for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.
• Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon zest.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
• Serve immediately.