Quick Zesty Green Beans

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the green beans, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 8 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
5. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Green beans are a great source of fiber and are low in calories.
• Adding fresh lemon juice to the dish helps to brighten up the flavor of the green beans.
• Cooking the green beans for the right amount of time helps to keep them crisp and flavorful.