Green Beans and Arugula

A bright and flavorful side dish combining tender green beans and peppery arugula, sautéed with garlic and finished with fresh lemon zest.

6 servings
9 min

Ingredients

  • lb green beans
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ lb arugula
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook beans in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander.

    6 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Add beans, arugula, zest, salt, and pepper and cook, tossing, until arugula is wilted, about 2 minutes.

    3 min

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