Garlic Green Beans

1. 1
   prep

   Trim and wash the green beans.

   Rinse the green beans under cold water. Snap or cut off the stem ends. Leave them whole for a rustic look or cut into 2-inch pieces.

2. 2
   boil · ~3 min

   Blanch the green beans until bright and crisp-tender.

   1.Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add salt.

   2.Drop in the green beans and cook until bright green and just tender (2 to 3 minutes).

   3.Drain immediately and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.

   4.Drain well and pat completely dry with a kitchen towel.

   TIPDon't skip the ice bath — it locks in the vibrant green color and keeps the beans crisp.
3. 3
   saute · ~2 min

   Sauté the garlic until fragrant and golden.

   1.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

   2.Add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring often, until it turns pale golden and fragrant (1 to 2 minutes).

   TIPKeep the heat medium-low — garlic burns quickly and turns bitter.
4. 4
   saute · ~3 min

   Toss the green beans with the garlic oil.

   1.Add the blanched green beans to the skillet.

   2.Toss continuously with tongs until the beans are heated through and coated in the garlic oil (2 to 3 minutes).
5. 5
   garnish

   Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, then serve.

   Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Drizzle with lemon juice and give a final toss. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

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