Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add a little salt, and then cook the beans for 3-5 minutes, until bright green and tender
Plunge into cold water, then drain.
Heat the frying pan over a medium heat, then add in the butter and garlic. Cook until just starting to colour.
Stir in the beans, and cook until just starting to wilt, no more than 3-4 minutes.
Add the lemon zest to the pan, turn up the heat and add in the juice. Allow to bubble, then transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lemon and Parsley Green Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
131
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
9
mg
0
%
Potassium
270
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.