Fresh Green Beans

 Fresh Green Beans

1-2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed

2 TB avocado oil

8-10 garlic cloves

For the glaze:

3 TB sesame oil

1/4 c soy sauce or tamari

2 TB sugar or honey

2 small lemons zested and juiced

Salt

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook 5-7 minutes until bright green and crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to ice water. Process the garlic cloves with the oil till spoonable. Heat a wide skillet or wok over high heat. Add oil to coat bottom of pan. Once shimmering add green beans in a single layer. Let sit undisturbed 1 to 2 minutes until blistered. Toss and repeat once more. Add garlic directly to the pan and cook and toss for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove green beans to serving bowl. In the same dirty pan, add soy sauce coconut sugar and sesame oil.  Toss. Pour over the green beans. Add the lemon zest and juice and salt to taste.