Garden Basil Beans

Still picking beans from your garden? Here's a quick and zesty side dish that combines yellow (or wax beans), green beans, garlic, basil and a hint of orange.

Ingredients:

1/2 lb yellow and green beans

2 tbsps olive oil

2 tsps minced garlic

2 tbsps fresh sliced basil

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 tsp orange zest (optional)

First, boil a pot of water then add the beans. Cook 3-4 minutes until tender crisp and using a slotted spoon remove to a cold water bath.

Add olive oil to a skillet and heat to medium. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain beans and add to the skillet. Toss to coat and very lightly brown.

Remove from heat and add the salt, pepper, basil and orange zest.

Serves 2

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