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Ingredients

• 500 g fine green beans, stalk ends trimmed
• 30 g butter (or olive oil)
• 2 cloves Garlic, very finely chopped
• 1 handful Parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tsp grated lemon zest (optional)
• flaky salt and black pepper

Method

1. Bring a large pan of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Add the beans and cook for 3–4 min, until bright green and just tender with a little bite.
2. Drain and, if not serving straight away, plunge into iced water to keep the colour, then drain well.
3. Melt the butter in a wide frying pan over medium heat, add the garlic and sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant but not brown.
4. Add the beans and toss for 2 min until hot and glossy. Toss in the parsley and lemon zest, season and serve.

Tips

• Use olive oil instead of butter for a vegan side.
• The beans can be blanched hours ahead and finished in the pan just before eating.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

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