Nitrate & Nitrite Free Steamed Green Beans with Garlic
Total time15 min
Prep time5 min
Cook time10 min
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4 servings
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large saucepan or pot with 1 inch of water and set a steamer basket inside. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add the green beans to the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 5 to 6 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp when pierced with a fork but still with a slight snap.
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