Green beans with lemon butter is a simple yet flavorful side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses. The bright flavor of the lemon and the richness of the butter complement the tender green beans perfectly. This dish is also incredibly easy to make and can be ready in just a few minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights or when you're short on time.
Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON BUTTER GREEN BEANS
This simple Lemon Butter Green Beans recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish. Made with steamed fresh green beans tossed in lemon juice, butter, and parmesan cheese.
Provided by Katerina | Diethood
Categories Side Dish
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a saute pan or a frying pan with about 1/2 inch salted water; bring to a boil.
- Add green beans, cover, and cook until green beans are tender to the bite, about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how crisp you like your green beans.
- In the meantime, melt butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the zest and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
- Drain the beans and wash under cold water until completely cooled.
- Put the green beans back in the pan and pour the lemon butter over them; add lemon juice, salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Transfer to a serving plate.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 126 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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-HERB BUTTER
This is a super quick recipe that uses fresh French green beans but would work equally well with frozen. The recipe was printed in Betty Crocker Thansgiving booklet, November 2005. The recipe calls for butter. Please do not sub margarine! The original recipe called for dried marjoram leaves. Not having those I used Penzeys Bouquet Garni with rewarding results.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Vegetable
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place beans in a microwave safe dish, cover and microwave for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp tender; stirring half way through cooking.
- Drain beans well and return to microwave dish, cover and keep warm.
- In a small saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until melted and lightly browned.
- Immediately remove the butter from heat, stir in lemon zest, marjoram and salt.
- Pour the butter mixture over beans tossing to coat.
- Garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 499.6, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 1.8
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON BUTTER
You can substitute these with any type of green or wax bean. During bean season our garden overflows so any new recipe I find I gladly try. These are fresh and light.
Provided by cooking with love
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill a medium saucepan 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil.
- Add salt and beans.
- Return to a boil and cook 4-5 minutes or they are crisp tender.
- Remove from heat and drain.
- Put back in pan and add butter and zest.
- Season with pepper and more salt if you need it.
LEMON BUTTER GREEN BEANS
You deserve more than plain and boring vegetables! These lemon butter green beans add a bit of jazz to a classic side dish. The zesty lemon slices pair perfectly with fresh and crisp green beans in this simple but tasty dish.
Provided by Julia Frey of The Veg Connection
Categories Side dishes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim the ends off the green beans and wash them well. Parboil for 4-5 minutes.
- Heat a frying pan over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon along with a few lemon slices and the remaining butter.
- Drain the green beans and plunge them immediately in ice water. This will preserve the colour. Add them to the frying pan with the lemon butter and garlic sauce and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for a few minutes until they are the desired doneness. This will take approximately 5 minutes for beans with a slight bite to them, while cooking longer will produce softer beans. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 31 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 142 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat
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.
SUNNY'S EASY GARLICKY LEMON BUTTER GREEN BEANS
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath. Blanch the green beans briefly in the boiling water, then transfer to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan on medium-high heat, add the butter, garlic and lemon juice. When the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant, add the green beans and toss until just heated through. Taste a green bean and season with salt and pepper if needed. Remove to a serving plate and wipe the pan clean. Add the almonds and lemon zest and quickly toast a minute or two. Sprinkle the toasted almonds and zest over the green beans and serve.
GREEN BEANS WITH GLAZED SHALLOTS IN LEMON-DILL BUTTER
In 15 minutes, you can cook fresh green beans and coat them with a citrus butter sauce. A super side dish!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 to 2 inches water to boiling. Add beans; boil uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; return to Dutch oven.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in sugar. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until shallots are glazed and brown. Stir in lemon juice, dill weed and salt.
- Add shallot mixture to green beans; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
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-HERB BUTTER
Here's a new herb and citrus twist to jazz up classic green beans.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook green beans as directed on package; drain.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium heat until melted and beginning to brown; immediately remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel, marjoram and salt. Pour over beans; toss to coat. Garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 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
STEAMED FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON BUTTER
Steps:
- You will need a vegetable steamer or a pan or appliance adaptable to steaming. I use an electric wok that has a steaming ring that rests above the water level. Put enough water in the pan, etc., so the water will not touch the beans when it boils. With the steamer in the pan, bring the water to a boil. Place the green beans on the steamer above the water. Cover the pan and steam the beans until crunchy tender. Cooking time will vary. Young beans will steam-cook faster than older, mature green beans, which may take up to 20 minutes. Occasionally taste-test one for doneness. They should be slightly crunchy, not limp. Don't overcook. Meanwhile, as beans are steaming, finely grate the rind from the lemon and set aside. Then squeeze the juice from the lemon and set aside. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, being careful not to let it burn. Add the grated lemon rind and heat briefly. Then stir in lemon juice to taste and remove from heat. When the beans are done, remove them from the steamer and place in a large bowl. Pour the lemon butter over the hot beans and toss till coated. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as needed. Place in serving dish.
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
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON
Categories Side Lemon Green Bean Summer Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain beans and toss with butter, zest, and salt to taste.
LEMON GREEN BEANS
Delicately seasoned with lemon and dill, these tender green beans from Kara Lee Helminak of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin taste fresh and inviting. They're a great accompaniment to almost any entree.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oil, dill and salt; shake well. Transfer beans to a serving dish; add dressing and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMONY GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS AND THYME
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
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
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
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh green beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw them completely before cooking.
- To blanch the green beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- To make the lemon butter sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- To serve, toss the green beans with the lemon butter sauce and sprinkle with parsley.
Conclusion:
Green beans with lemon butter is a simple but delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. The bright flavor of the lemon butter sauce complements the tender-crisp green beans perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#60-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #low-protein #5-ingredients-or-less #side-dishes #vegetables #easy #dietary #low-calorie #low-carb #low-in-something #green-yellow-beans
You'll also love