Basil Lemon Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1½ pounds fresh or frozen green beans
• 1 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon grated lemon rind
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
3. Add peas and yellow pepper. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until peas (or beans) are crisp-tender.
4. Add basil, sugar, lemon rind, salt and pepper. Sauté 30 seconds.
5. Add lemon juice and sauté 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

From Flavors of Fiesta by University of Illinois Extension