Fresh and Crisp: Perfect Green Beans Recipe.

 Trim the ends of 1 pound of fresh green beans.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.

Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.

 In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Add the blanched green beans and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Enjoy your delicious green beans!