Sauteed Beans with Garlic and Lemon

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serves 4
Ingredients

• 1 pound beans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ½ lemon juice of
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon coarse salt

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Preparation

• Trim beans by lining them up in the same direction and slicing off the ends.
• Over medium-high heat bring ¼ cup of water to a boil in a large saute pan or skillet.
• Add green beans to the skillet and allow to boil 3 minutes, turning
• Drain beans and heat the oil in the same pan.
• Sautee the beans in the oil for about one minute, stirring.
• Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and salt.
• Cook, stirring, about 1 more minute
• Remove pan from the heat immediately
• Squeeze lemon over the beans and toss to combine
• Serve right away.

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