Lemon Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb green beans
2 fluid ounces water
2 fluid ounces lemon juice
4 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

Place beans in a steamer basket over boiling water.
Cover saucepan and steam 5-7 minutes or until green beans are tender; rinse under cold water and drain.
Combine water and lemon juice in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Simmer 2-3 minutes or until reduced by half; stir in butter.
Add green beans and lemon peel; simmer 3-4 minutes or until green beans are heated throughout.
Remove from heat; add parsley and salt to taste and toss.