These garlicky green beans are the perfect side dish for nearly any main. Serve them alongside a nice steak, chicken thighs, or salmon – the world is your oyster! Just make sure to make enough for everyone to have a second helping (trust us, they will).

What You’ll Need:

• 3 cups green beans
• 1 1/2 Tbsp 4th & Heart Original Recipe Ghee
• 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3-4 cloves garlic / or ~3 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
• Zest of lemon
• Juice of a lemon
• Flaky sea salt

Instructions:

1. Wash beans and trim the ends. Add 1-2 inches of water to a saucepan with a steamer basket and bring to a boil. Add beans to the steamer basket and cover. Reduce heat to medium and steam for about 4-5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt the ghee, and add the olive oil and garlic, stirring continuously until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
3. Add the steamed beans to the skillet, toss to coat with the butter mixture, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4. Transfer to a serving dish, top with flaky sea salt, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and the zest of a lemon. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe developed by our friend @alexagreening.