Lemon Garlic Skillet Green Beans

Lemon Garlic Skillet Green Beans is a side recipe built around chicken broth, fresh lemon juice and garlic finely minced or pressed through a garlic press. Plan on 4 servings and about 16 minutes.

• Yield 4 servings
• Ready in 16 minutes
• Prep 10 minutes
• Cook 6 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided (zest the lemons before juicing and reserve zest to use later)
• 2 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse, kosher salt (or 1/4 teaspoon table salt)
• 1 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed, if needed
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

Instructions

1. In a 10- or 12-inch skillet, add the broth (or water), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the green beans and give a quick toss. Cover the skillet, and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on desired tenderness. Moderate the heat, as needed, during cooking to maintain a simmer (rather than a vigorous boil).
3. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and lemon zest.
4. Serve immediately.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.