Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Lemony Green Beans with Leeks and Feta

Good morning, everyone. I'm dying.

No, not really, but I sure feel like it. Caught Charles' flu thing and the aches and pains have started, on top of congestion and coughing. I never get sick! Why is this happening?! Cue dramatic crying.

So, here is the green bean recipe from yesterday. I found them a good accompaniment to the pork.

Ingredients:

2 cups sliced leeks, whites-to-light-greens only
1 lb. green beans, washed and trimmed
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 T. olive oil
Juice from 1/4 of a lemon
Pinch of black pepper
Pinch of paprika
Pinch of salt
1-2 oz. crumbled feta cheese
Lemon zest for garnish, if desired

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in leeks and garlic and allow to cook until softened, 3-4 minutes.


Add in green beans and spices and continue to cook until the green beans are tender and bright green (the bright color is a sign that they have reached their peak in cooking!).


Once done, add lemon juice to pan and toss to coat. Remove from heat and served topped with lemon zest and feta!


Super easy, and I think they'd go with many many dishes.

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