What
you need,
2
lbs. green beans, trimmed
1
tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3
tbsp. butter
1
tsp. red pepper flakes
2
cloves garlic, minced
1
tbsp. lemon zest
Salt
and Pepper
In
a large pot of salted boiling water blanch the beans for 2-3 minutes until
bright green but still crisp.
Drain
the beans and shock them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
In
a large skillet heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook
for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the green beans to the skillet and toss
them to coat well.
Cook
stirring often, until the beans are hot, about 5 minutes.
Remove
the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and salt and pepper to
taste.
Serve
right away.
Jen of My Tiny Oven
