GARLIC BUTTER SAUSAGES WITH LEMON GREEN BEANS

Ingredients:

For the garlic butter sausages:

• 4 sausages (any variety you prefer)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the lemon green beans:

• 1 pound (about 450g) green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the sausages on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and dried thyme or rosemary. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from heat.
4. Brush the garlic herb butter over the sausages, coating them evenly.
5. Bake the sausages in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
6. While the sausages are baking, prepare the lemon green beans. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes, until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
7. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet.
8. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the skillet with the green beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are coated evenly with the lemon butter sauce and heated through.
9. Once the sausages are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
10. Serve the garlic butter sausages alongside the lemon green beans.
11. Enjoy your flavorful and satisfying Garlic Butter Sausages with Lemon Green Beans!