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Green Beans with Lemon and Cloves

3.6

(8)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
scant 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Preparation

  1. In a 10-inch heavy skillet bring water with green beans to a boil and cook, covered, 5 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender. Using lid to hold back beans, drain liquid from skillet. Add oil, zest, cloves, and salt and pepper to taste and cook over moderate heat, stirring, 2 minutes to blend flavors.

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