Green Beans With Cumin

Name: Green Beans With Cumin
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound tender, unblemished fresh green beans; Salt to taste if desired; 1 tablespoon butter; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley Freshly ground pepper to taste

By Pierre Franey

Total Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 4(18)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

¾pound tender, unblemished fresh green beans
Salt to taste if desired
1tablespoon butter
Juice of ½ lemon
¼teaspoon ground cumin
2tablespoons finely chopped parsley Freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Pull or cut off the ends of the green beans. Rinse the beans and set aside.
Step 2
Place the beans in a saucepan, and add cold water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, and let simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Step 3
Add the butter and sprinkle with lemon juice, cumin, parsley and pepper. Toss to blend while cooking briefly over high heat - about 10 seconds. Serve.