Green Beans with Garlic and Lemon Recipe

These green beans make for a delicious and healthy side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner. Only 50 calories per serving, but packed with nutrients and flavor. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 lb. green beans, trimmed

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp. grated lemon zest

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add beans and return to boiling. Cook beans until crisp and tender, approximately 2 minutes.
2. Drain and rinse under very cold water. Drain again and pat dry.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil. Add garlic and cook until softened, approximately 1 minute. Add green beans and lemon zest.
4. Cook and stir occasionally until beans are warmed through, approximately 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.
5. Salt and pepper to taste.

	Jill Valente BellaOnline's Healthy Foods Editor