Lemon Butter Green Beans with Garlic and Parmesan Cheese
Description
Put your old green bean recipe aside and try this tasty version instead. It's easy and quick to make these wonderfully fresh green beans. They make a perfect side dish for special occasions.
Ingredients
1 lb. green beans, cleaned and trimmed
2 T. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ lemon, juiced
1 T. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 t. lemon zest
pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and cold water; set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add green beans; cook for about 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain beans; immediately place in ice water to stop the cooking.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice; cook for 1 minute. Drain green beans; add to skillet. Saute green beans, stirring occasionally for about 3-4 minutes, until heated through.
Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon zest.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste; add a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired.
4 servings.