Zesty Green Beans with Fresh Basil Infusion Ingredients: - 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 3 cloves garlic, minced - Zest of 1 lemon - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped - Salt and pepper to taste - Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes for added heat Instructions: 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately plunge the beans into ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their color. 2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. 3. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. 4. Remove the skillet from heat and add the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until well combined. 5. If using, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top for a bit of heat. 6. Serve warm or at room temperature. Nutrition Value (per serving, based on 4 servings): - Calories: 120 - Total Fat: 8g - Saturated Fat: 1g - Cholesterol: 0mg - Sodium: 50mg - Total Carbohydrate: 10g - Dietary Fiber: 4g - Sugars: 2g - Protein: 2g - Vitamin A: 15% DV - Vitamin C: 30% DV - Calcium: 4% DV - Iron: 6% DV