Green beans are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. One of the most popular ways to prepare green beans is to cook them with lemon. This simple yet flavorful dish is a great side dish for many different meals. The bright, tangy flavor of the lemon perfectly complements the earthy flavor of the green beans, and the dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. If you're looking for a healthy and delicious way to cook green beans, then you'll definitely want to try this recipe.
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LEMON GREEN BEANS
With a touch of lemon zest and juice, these green beans will take center stage.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Grate the zest of 1/2 lemon, and squeeze 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook beans until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and return to pan. Remove from heat. Toss with oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice. Serve sprinkled with lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 2 g
LEMONY GREEN BEANS
A splash of lemon juice, a good lug of olive oil and perfect seasoning bring green beans to life
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Cheap & cheerful Vegetables Fruit Cheap & cheerful Family one-pan recipes Lunch & dinner recipes One-pan recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Finely grate the lemon zest into a large bowl.
- Cut the lemon in half and squeeze in the juice from one half.
- Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
- Put a pan of salted water on to boil. Meanwhile, trim the the beans.
- Once the water is boiling, steam or boil the beans until tender. Drain well, then tip the cooked beans into the bowl with your dressing and toss everything together, making sure all the beans get coated.
- Have a taste and squeeze over the remaining lemon juice if you think it needs it, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3.4 g fat, SaturatedFat 0.5 g saturated fat, Protein 1.5 g protein, Carbohydrate 2.4 g carbohydrate, Sugar 1.8 g sugar, Sodium 0.56 g salt, Fiber 1.7 g fibre
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC
Keep your vegetable sides simple with the Neelys' healthy Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food Network.
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 17m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
GREEN BEANS WITH ZA'ATAR AND LEMON
Provided by Leah Koenig
Categories Side Lemon Green Bean Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large skillet over medium-high heat, bring the broth to a simmer. Add the green beans, cover pan, and cook, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Uncover pan and add butter; toss to coat.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in the za'atar, lemon zest, salt and pepper to taste before serving.
FAST LEMON GREEN BEANS
Good-for-you Lemon Green Beans dress up any entree with their vibrant color. "They're so simple. Just microwave them, throw in your seasoning and "poof" it's done. I've also made this on the stovetop with canned beans, too." Terri Wetzel - Roseburg, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the beans, water and onion in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMONY GREEN BEANS
You can throw together this dish in minutes using ingredients you probably already have on hand. That's the beauty of it. -Jennifer Tarantino, Rutherford, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat chicken broth and oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with lemon pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON PEPPER GREEN BEANS
These green beans are easy and delicious. They are a bit tangy, spicy, and crunchy with the almonds. My family's favorite!
Provided by Annette
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute almonds until lightly browned. Season with lemon pepper. Stir in green beans, and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 185.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it (for this, the same water may be used as that in which the potatoes have been blanched); add the beans, and cook until they are just bright green and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drain the beans, then plunge them into a large bowl filled with ice water, to stop the cooking. When they're cool, drain them again. Zest the lemons, and julienne or mince the zest. Juice the lemons.
- To serve, place the oil in a large skillet, and turn the heat to medium high. Add the beans, and cook, tossing or stirring, until they are hot and glazed with the oil, 3 to 5 minutes. Toss the beans in a serving bowl with the lemon juice, top with the zest, and then serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 79, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 7 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON
The recipe for this side dish was found in the 2009 cookbook, The Best of Mr. Food 15-Minute Recipes, but it has been changed some to suit us better.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Lemon
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut beans into 2" to 3" lengths then steam them for about 10 minutes or until just tender.
- Meantime, mix butter, zest, lemon juice, salt & lemon pepper, then combine with steamed beans & toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.2, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 153, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 2.2
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON
Steps:
- Rinse the beans and drain them. Put them into a saucepan with water to cover and salt.
- Bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. The beans must remain a trifle firm or al dente.
- Drain the beans and return them to a hot saucepan. Add the butter and sprinkle with lemon juice, parsley and pepper. Toss and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 90, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 302 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMONY GREEN BEANS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Snap off the stem ends of the green beans, or cut them off in a big bunch with a knife.
- Heat a pan over a medium heat and add the butter. (It helps to use a pan with a light-colored bottom so you can keep track of the color.) Swirl the pan occasionally to be sure the butter is cooking evenly. As the butter melts, it will begin to foam. The color will progress from lemony-yellow to golden-tan to, finally, a toasty-brown.
- Once you smell that nutty aroma, add the green beans and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add some lemon juice and salt and pepper, then transfer to a platter in batches with tongs.
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND OIL
Make and share this Green Beans With Lemon and Oil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Beans
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook beans in a 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.
- Drain and pat dry.
- Toss beans with oil, salt, and pepper to taste, then toss with lemon juice and half of zest.
- Serve beans sprinkled with remaining zest.
GREEN BEANS WITH HAZELNUTS AND LEMON
The hazelnuts and lemon zest add a wonderful light touch. It's a favorite!
Provided by Christina
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook beans 3 to 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil, lemon zest, hazelnuts, salt and pepper. Beans may be made 1 day ahead, chilled and covered. Reheat beans, preferably in a microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 5.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
LEMON GREEN BEANS RECIPE BY TASTY
The secret to incredibly delicious green beans with minimal work? Chicken stock! Steamed in good-quality stock, the green beans will soak up all of the flavor, seasoning them from the inside out. Finish with a little lemon zest and juice for a bright pop of flavor.
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Sides
Time 17m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic green beans and season with salt. Sauté for 2 minutes, just until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the chicken stock, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes, until the green beans are tender but still bright green. Add the lemon zest and juice and toss to combine. Season with more salt to taste.
- Transfer to a bowl and serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 5 grams
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON BUTTER
Try substituting green beans with haricots verts or wax beans in this recipe, depending on what's available at the market.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill a medium (3-quart) saucepan three-quarters full of cold water. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Add salt and beans. Cook until water returns to a boil and beans are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain.
- Immediately return beans to saucepan. Add butter and zest. Toss; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve warm.
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND OIL
Categories Side Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Lemon Green Bean Boil Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook beans in a 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.
- Toss beans with oil, salt, and pepper to taste, then toss with lemon juice and half of zest. Serve beans sprinkled with remaining zest.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh green beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw them completely before cooking.
- If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice. However, fresh lemon juice will give the green beans a brighter, more flavorful taste.
- Add the lemon juice and zest at the end of cooking, to preserve their flavor.
- If you like, you can add other seasonings to the green beans, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.
- Serve the green beans immediately after cooking, while they are still hot and tender.
Conclusion:
Green beans with lemon is a simple but delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be ready in just minutes. The bright, citrusy flavor of the lemon pairs perfectly with the slightly sweet flavor of the green beans. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for your next meal.
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