Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 4 cups Fresh Or Frozen Green Beans, Cut Into 2-inch Pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
  • Fresh Ground Pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 teaspoons Vegetable Broth, Or 1 Vegetable Bouillon Cube (I Recommend Knorrs)
  • Squeeze Of Fresh Lemon Juice

Method

  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil.
  • Add garlic and beans, and saute over high heat to sear beans, stirring frequently so they do not burn. It usually takes just a few minutes with fresh beans and under 5 minutes with frozen beans.
  • Add thyme, sea salt and pepper to taste (about a dash). Add water and vegetable bouillon. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until beans are tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife.
  • Add more water, if necessary. Frozen beans will take only half the time.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice, and toss well.