Garlic Green Beans with Parsley

These tender-crisp green beans are made with lemon, garlic and parsley. Quick and easy to make, tastes awesome with anything. They are good as a side dish. You can serve over brown rice.

(Make 4 serves)

Amount Per Serving: 82 Calories, 5 g. Carbohydrates, 7 g. Fat, 1 g. Protein

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. of green beans, stem ends removed
• 2 Tbsp. of olive oil
• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. of lemon zest
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. of lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. of chopped Italian parsley
• 1/4 cup of almonds, toasted and chopped

Preparation:

• Bring large-sized pot of salted water to boil. Add green beans and cook about 4 mins, until tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. of oil in the same pot over medium low heat. Add garlic and cook about 2 mins, until it begins to soften.
• Return beans to pot. Add lemon zest, remaining oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley. Toss to coat, sprinkle with raw cheese of choice and serve.

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