Recipe Week of July 31 – August 6

Butter Garlic Green Beans

For a savory, refreshing summer dish, you’ve got to try out this super simple but delightfully  mouthwatering dish. The butter adds richness and a silky texture, while the garlic adds a savory and aromatic element. The lemon adds a bright and tangy note, enhancing the overall taste. The pepper and salt bring out the natural flavors of the green beans and complement the other ingredients.

In other words, this is a simple but delicious dish you’ve just got to try!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound of J.R.’s Blue Lake green beans, trimmed and snapped in half

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from your CSA box)

  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper, or more to taste

  • salt to taste

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)


INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cut off the ends of the green beans and snap them in half.

  2. Place green beans into a large skillet. Cover with water. Boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes (just to soften).

  3. Drain green beans and return to the skillet. 

  4. Add butter and stir until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

  5. Add garlic; cook until tender and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

  6. Season with lemon zest, pepper, and salt.

Enjoy!

Jim Tinsky