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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. fresh green beans
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Method

  • Wash beans.
  • Remove ends and slice beans.
  • Place beans in 1-inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water).
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Boil uncovered 5 minutes.
  • Cover and boil until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Return beans to saucepan. Add butter, garlic, thyme, lemon juice and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, just until butter melts and beans are hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.