Bring the water and salt to taste to a boil ina saucepan and reduce the heat to medium. Add the green beans. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes or until tender; drain. Pour the olive oil into a saucepan. Add 1/4 t salt, lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic. Saute over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through (do not let garlic take on color). Arrange the green beans on a serving platter. Drizzle with garlic mixture.
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