---
title: Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic
servings: 6
category: Thanksgiving
source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/green-beans-with-lemon-and-garlic-recipe-1938670
description: The Neelys' healthy Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food Network is the perfect, simple side for any occasion. Quickly blanch and finish on the skillet, these green beans will be on the table in less than 20 minutes.
image: https://roux.roo.lol/recipe-images/green-beans-with-lemon-and-garlic.webp
nutrition:
  calories: 122 kcal
  carbohydrate: 11g
  fat: 8.5g
  fiber: 4g
  protein: 3g
  sodium: 126mg
  sugar: 5g
---

Blanch @green beans{2%pounds}(ends trimmed) in a large #stock pot{} of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly ~{2%minutes}. Drain and shock in a #bowl{} of ice water to stop from cooking.

Heat a large heavy #skillet{} over medium heat. Add the @extra-virgin olive oil{1%tablespoon} and the @butter{3%tablespoons}. Add the @garlic cloves{2%large}(minced) and @red pepper flakes{1%teaspoon} and saute until fragrant, about ~{30%seconds}. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about ~{5%minutes}. Add @lemon zest{1%tablespoon} and season with @salt{} and @freshly ground black pepper{}.
