Lemony Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1  cloves garlic minced pressed
• 2 pounds green beans ends trimmed
• 1 slices optional: lemon thin
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon 
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest shredded finely
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
• 8 servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil.
2. Add beans. Stir occasionally until tender-crisp to bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Drain.
4. In a large bowl, combine oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic.
5. Add beans and mix to coat.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Pour into a serving dish and garnish with lemon slices.