Best 8 Blue Lake Green Beans With Lemon And Thyme Recipes

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Blue Lake green beans are a deliciously versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. One of the most popular ways to prepare them is to sauté them with lemon and thyme. This simple dish is easy to make and packed with flavor. The bright, citrusy flavor of the lemon pairs perfectly with the earthy flavor of the thyme, while the green beans provide a crisp, tender texture. This dish is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish, or it can be served as a light main course.

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BLUE LAKE GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND THYME



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Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Categories     Citrus     Herb     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Green Bean     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds Blue Lake green beans
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Cook beans in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water; pat dry. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Layer between paper towels and refrigerate.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans, thyme, and peel; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until heated, about 5 minutes.

LEMON-THYME GREEN BEANS



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Categories     Bean     Steam     Lemon     Thyme     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, bring 1/2 inch water to a boil; salt generously.
  • Add the green beans; reduce to a simmer, and cover the skillet. Steam the beans, tossing occasionally, until crisptender, 6 to 10 minutes.
  • Pull the lid back slightly, and tilt the skillet to drain the water from the green beans; add the lemon juice, butter, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to melt butter. Serve the green beans garnished with additional thyme, if desired.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS, LEMON, AND THYME



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Entered for safe-keeping, from Sean Donnellan's "Something Tastes Funny" with recipes by Naidre Miller. This cookbook is geared to new cooks and non-cooks. Personally, I recommend revising the original 2 tablespoons butter to 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Note: the purple shallots generally available are "large" shallots, and 2 small shallots equal 1 large shallot, but the large shallot will be stronger. Old French recipes generally refer to small shallots.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Vegetable

Time 19m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh green beans
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 small shallots, minced (1 ounce)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/3 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Wash beans in cold water. Trim ends of beans, either using a sharp knife or snap them off.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter and olive oil. Add shallots and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add beans, sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper, and cover. Cook for 3-4 minutes, shaking pan once in a while to prevent them from burning or sticking. Check to see if tender: if not, recover and cook until desired doneness. (They should still have snap, but rawness should be cooked out.).
  • Add lemon juice, toss, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.4, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 8.2, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 2.3

GREEN BEANS WITH THYME



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Chopped onion, thyme and other seasonings give fresh green beans great flavor.-Doris Dibert, Everett, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine beans, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute the onion in butter until tender. Add parsley, lemon juice, thyme and paprika. Drain beans; add butter mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMONY GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS AND THYME



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These tangy fresh green beans with nuts and fresh herbs are great with grilled fish!

Provided by JasLak

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the green beans. Simmer over medium-high heat until beans are just barely cooked and still bright green, about 2 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add drained beans, nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme. Continue to cook until most of the juice has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 7.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BRAISED PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE AND BLUE LAKE GREEN BEANS



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Portuguese Sausage, Fresh Blue Lake Green Beans and Baby Rose Red Potatoes braised in vegetable stock and Riesling Wine.

Provided by Potagekempcc

Categories     Stew

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 sprigs fresh parsley
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs winter savory
2 sprigs winter savory
2 sprigs lemon thyme
3 fresh bay leaves
4 juniper berries
4 black peppercorns
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lb sausage (Portuguese,Sausage, Cut on the Bias)
1 1/2 cups maui onions (Small Diced)
2 fresh garlic cloves (Minced)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup white wine (*Riesling Wine)
8 cups vegetable stock
2 lbs green beans (Fresh Blue Lake, Trimmed)
2 lbs baby red potatoes (Scrubed)

Steps:

  • Place fine herbs, bay leaves, juniper berries and black peppercorns in cheesecloth and tie with string.
  • In a large braising pan melt butter, add Portugese sausage, Maui onions and saute' sausage until brown. Add fine herbs, season with sea salt and black pepper. Add garlic and saute' about a minute.
  • Add 1/2 cup Riesling Wine and reduce by one-half.
  • Add vegetable stock, green beans, potatoes and wine. Bring to a full boil and reduce to a slow simmer covered. Braise 45-minutes to 1 hour or until beans and potatoes are tender.
  • Season to taste with fine sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.
  • Serve in warm bowls.
  • Garnish with chopped Fresh Chopped Parsley.
  • *Chef's Note: Riesling Wine from Bay Bridge Vineyard 2009.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 81.1, Sodium 1649.4, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 12.3, Protein 23.3

LEMON-THYME GREEN BEANS



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Fresh thyme can be used more generously than dried as it is not as concentrated.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, bring 1/2 inch water to a boil; salt generously.
  • Add green beans; reduce to a simmer, and cover skillet. Steam beans, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, 6 to 10 minutes.
  • Pull lid back slightly, and tilt skillet to drain water from green beans; add lemon juice, butter, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to melt butter. Serve green beans garnished with additional thyme, if desired.

GREEN LAKE GRILLED RABBIT WITH LEMON THYME AND YOGURT



Green Lake Grilled Rabbit With Lemon Thyme and Yogurt image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 rabbits, skinned and boned (4 legs and 4 saddle halves)
Salt and pepper to taste
3 to 4 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup dry vermouth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup rabbit, veal or strong chicken stock
1/4 cup plain yogurt
Additional yogurt at room temperature for garnish

Steps:

  • Wipe rabbits dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat oil until it is almost smoking. Add the rabbit pieces and sear over high heat until brown on both sides. Remove from heat and place in baking pan. Bake for about 10 minutes, while preparing sauce.
  • Wipe grease from pan and deglaze pan with vermouth. Add thyme, lemon juice and stock and cook quickly over high heat to reduce to 1/3 original volume. Watch carefully.
  • Remove from heat and with wire whisk beat in 1/4 cup yogurt.
  • By the time the sauce is finished the rabbit should be cooked. Remove from oven. Whisk liquid from baking pan into the sauce.
  • Place rabbit on serving platter and nap with sauce. Serve rabbit with dollop of yogurt and braised vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1249, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 161 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 2149 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender blue lake green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the beans by removing the stem ends and any tough strings.
  • Blanch the beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their鮮豔 color.
  • Use a flavorful olive oil and fresh lemon juice to dress the beans.
  • Add fresh thyme leaves for a pop of herbal flavor.
  • Season the beans with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the beans warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

This simple yet delicious recipe for blue lake green beans with lemon and thyme is a perfect side dish for any meal. The beans are tender and flavorful, with a bright citrusy flavor from the lemon and a hint of herbal goodness from the thyme. This dish is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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