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Green Beans with Parsley and Garlic

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Everyday Food, October 2005 http://www.marthastewart.com/318938/green-beans-with-parsley-and-garlic
  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 15 minutes
  • Serves 4

Ingredients

    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1 pound green beans, stem ends trimmed
    • 4 teaspoons olive oil
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  2. In same pot, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-low. Add garlic; cook until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Return beans to pot. Add lemon zest and juice, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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