Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound green beans, stem ends snapped off, beans cut into 2-inch pieces
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley