Lemon-Ginger String Beans
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Total time: 17 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 7 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
These beans are big on flavour! Serve them with grilled chicken or fish for a side dish with a lot of wow-power.
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 tsp(s)
Garlic
2 clove(s), large, minced
Ginger root
1 tbsp(s), fresh, minced
String beans
3 cup(s), fresh or frozen and thawed
Fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp(s)
Table salt
⅛ tsp(s), or to taste
Black pepper
⅛ pinch(es), freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium or medium-low heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Add string beans and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and 2 teaspoons zest; cover and steam until string beans are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.
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