Lemon-Basil Green Beans

Submitted by Lizzie_Rodriquez

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• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 453.59 g green beans
• 29.58 ml unsalted butter
• 14.79 ml lemon zest, grated
• salt, to taste
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 59.14 ml fresh basil, chiffonade

directions

1. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook green beans 3 minutes until barely tender and only halfway cooked. Drain into a colander and set aside.
2. In the same pot over high heat, melt the butter. Add green beans, lemon zest, salt and pepper (to taste). Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until beans are tender-crisp. Remove from heat, toss with basil and serve immediately.