1 pound fresh green beans
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick saucepan, cook garlic in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon juice, sugar and pepper.
Transfer the beans to a serving bowl; add garlic butter and stir to coat.
Posted: 3/28/2009 3:16:23 PM