Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, mined
  • 1 1/2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed and broken into 1 inch lengths
  • 1/3 cup basil, coarse chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips

Method

  • In a large skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add the garlic and saute and saute 30 seconds.
  • Add beans and yellow pepper; saute 3 to 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
  • Add the basil, honey, lemon zest, salt and pepper; saute 30 seconds.
  • Add the lemon juice and saute another 30 seconds.
  • Serve immediately.