1/4	Cup	Fresh basil, chopped
2	Tbsps.	Lemon juics
1	Tbsp.	Olive Oil
1	Clove	Garlic, finely chopped
1/4	Tsp.	Salt
1/8	Tsp.	Pepper
1	Lb.	Fresh green beans

combine first 6 ingredients; cover and set aside while you prepare the beans.

Wash beans, trim ends and remove strings. Cover beans with water. Bring to a boil, and boil 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well.

Pour marinade over beans. Cover and set stand at room temperature 45 minutes. Serve beans at room temperature.