While many fall and winter vegetables need long cooking to be tender, summer produce is much more super-fast friendly ...

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Bring water to a boil in a large skillet. Add beans; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes or until tender. Drain beans; pat dry.
2. Heat oil and butter in pan over medium heat. Add garlic, and saute 30 seconds. Add beans, juice, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with parsley.