Basil Lemon Green Beans

Basil Lemon Green Beans

Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, mined
• 1 1/2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed and broken into 1 inch lengths
• 1/3 cup basil, coarse chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips

Directions

• 1 In a large skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
• 2 Add the garlic and saute and saute 30 seconds.
• 3 Add beans and yellow pepper; saute 3 to 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
• 4 Add the basil, honey, lemon zest, salt and pepper; saute 30 seconds.
• 5 Add the lemon juice and saute another 30 seconds.
• 6 Serve immediately.