GINGERY GREEN BEANS

SERVES: 4 to 6

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds string beans
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, divided
• 6 minced garlic cloves, divided
• Sea salt
• Lemon wedges, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Fill a large bowl with ice water.
3. Add string beans to the pot and cook over high heat until they’re crisp-tender and still have a bright-green color, about 4 minutes.
4. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the beans to the ice water, then drain them in a colander.
5. Working in two batches, heat half the beans over high heat in a large skillet in 2 tablespoons olive oil, with 1½ tablespoons ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves per batch.
6. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the garlic and ginger soften.
7. Repeat with the second batch.
8. Serve the green beans sprinkled with a dash of sea salt and lemon wedges on the side.