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Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh green beans ends trimmed
  • sea salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsps grass-fed butter ghee, extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, tallow, or organic unrefined coconut oil
  • 6 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 1 fresh lemon zest and juice of
  • ½ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Trim your fresh green beans and bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Stir in 2 teaspoons of sea salt and once vigorously bubbling, carefully add in your beans using a slotted spoon.
  • Allow your green beans to boil for just 2 minutes.
  • Quickly prepare an ice bath and once the beans are done, carefully transfer into the ice bath.
  • Allow them to sit in the ice bath for just under a minute, then drain well.
  • This will keep them bright green and tender crisp.
  • Drizzle your green beans with the butter or oil of your choice, add garlic, lemon zest and juice. Toss well to coat.
  • Arrange your cooked beans on a platter then sprinkle with your freshly shaved parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper.