Honey Lemon Green Beans

Wash and cut the ends off green beans. Take care to cut as little off as possible to avoid waste.

Saute beans in olive oil on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until desired softness. I like to keep mine slightly crisp. Stir the beans only 2 to 3 times in order to get a nice char on ‘em.

Add the remaining ingredients and toss, cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

For garnish, I like to put a couple lemon slices in a very hot pan and let them sit for a couple minutes to char the edges. Be aware that adding these on top may add additional lemon juice to the green beans and make them tart so you may want to eliminate the lemon juice in the recipe.

Tip: If you don’t own a zester, take a sharp knife and cut off very thin strips of the lemon peel and add those to the dish. Be careful not to take too much pith (white stuff) because it’s bitter!

See the related bog post for step-by-step photo instructions.