A Taste of Pennsylvania Cookbook

PORK DAYcontinued from previous pageGREEN BEANS:2 lb. whole green beans6 Tbsp. olive oil3 garlic cloves, chopped3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice1 Tbsp. lemon zest1 tsp. freshly ground pepper1⁄2 cup freshly gratedParmesan cheeseItalian Green BeansTrim and cook beans in boiling water. Cookbeans in enough water to cover them. Ifneeded, cook the beans in batches to keepthe water boiling.Cook beans at rolling boil for a few minutesthen reduce heat to medium and cookslowly, 12–15 minutes. Taste beans fromtime to time to check for doneness. Theyshould be crisp to the bite. Drain beansand hold.To a sauté pan add olive oil and heatenough to sauté. Add garlic and sauté1 minute without burning it. Add the beansand coat with oil, then add lemon juice,lemon rind and pepper. Toss to coat, spooninto serving dish and sprinkle with cheese.Serve at once.DAIRYSPOT.COM HEALTHY TIPEating out can be expensive! To savemoney, get back to the basics of homecooked meals. Enjoy cooking togetherthen sharing dinner with friendsand family.38