Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth (vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Wash and trim the green beans. Cut them into smaller, bite-sized pieces if desired.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add green beans to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic-infused oil.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are bright green and slightly tender-crisp (about 6-8 minutes).
  5. Pour in the chicken (or vegetable) broth and cook until the broth has almost evaporated.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately.