Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Origin: American
Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Appetizers
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
4 cups String beans
1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
Fresh ground black pepper
2 cups Water
1 Vegetable bouillon
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Preparation
Cut string beans into 2 inch segments.
In large heavy saucepan, heat oil. Add garlic and beans, and saute over high heat to sear beans, stirring frequently so they do not burn. Add thyme, sea salt, and pepper to taste. Add water and vegetable bouillon. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until beans are tender when pierced with tip of sharp knife. Add more water if necessary.
Add squeeze of lemon juice, and toss wel
Sea Salt can be substituted with seasoned salt or salt-free seasoning.
Cook's Notes
Frozen beans will take only half the time
Nutrition Information