Description
Recipe as written is for a full-sized meal. Can be halved for an appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds green beans, stems removed
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Carapelli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Flake sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your green beans by removing the ends and washing.
- In a large pot, add your green beans and fill with water. Set burner to high and let beans boil for about 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, smash your garlic using a pestle or garlic press. Squeeze your lemon and set aside.
- Once green beans are tender. Drain and add to bowl with garlic. Begin smashing the beans into the garlic, add in your lemon and olive oil while warm.
- Combine breaking the beans apart to allow all the flavor to come through. Season with salt and any additional lemon (to taste).
- Serve warm or cold with pita bread. Enjoy!
Notes
**If making as a side dish, I would cut the recipe in half. The recipe as shown, is meal-sized.