Green Beans and Garlic with Pea Shoots and Lemon Zest

(Yields 6 servings; 136kcal, 9.6g fat, 12.9g carbs, 3.1g protein per serving)

Ingredients

• 2 lb green beans with ends trimmed
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 white onion, sliced or diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• Handful of pea shoots for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Blanch green beans in a large pot of boiling water until beans are bright green in color, about 2 minutes. Drain and place beans in a ice bath to stop beans from cooking.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute, about 30 seconds.
3. Add beans and cook for about 4-5 more minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Add 2 tbsp lemon zest.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Add pea shoots for garnish.