Best 9 Green Beans With Lemon Vinaigrette Recipes

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Green beans, with their vibrant color and slightly crunchy texture, are a delightful vegetable that can be enjoyed in various dishes. When paired with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, they transform into a refreshing and flavorful side dish or a light main course. The tangy citrus notes of the vinaigrette complement the natural sweetness of the green beans, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes for green beans with lemon vinaigrette, each offering unique variations and culinary inspirations to suit different tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or are seeking a more innovative twist, these recipes will guide you in creating a delectable dish that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE AND ALMONDS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Whisk until combined. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and place the beans in a serving dish. Toss with the vinaigrette and almonds and serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Grab-and-go offerings of picnicky food are almost universally mediocre and exasperatingly expensive. Resist the temptation to outsource and make your own. This recipe is built to last. You can make it a day or two ahead of time, or leave it out on the counter if you're going to eat these green beans within a few hours of making it.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

green beans
olive oil
lemon juice
garlic.

Steps:

  • Blanch green beans in boiling water, then plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking.
  • Toss with a vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice and a tiny bit of minced garlic. (To turn this into a main dish, sear some tuna until crusty on the outside, but still raw in the middle. Cut into thick slices or chunks, and toss with the green beans and dressing.)

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC



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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

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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 VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 pound green beans
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash and trim beans. Arrange in steamer over a little water, and steam until the beans are tender but still crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Whisk oil and vinegar together in a serving bowl. When beans are cooked, drain thoroughly, and stir well with dressing to coat. Season with pepper and salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 43, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON



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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

1 lb fresh green beans
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon zest, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

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 VINAIGRETTE



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These fresh green beans help balance out the richness of the rest of the Thanksgiving meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds green beans, stem ends trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside.
  • Place green beans, stem ends trimmed, in basket. Cover; steam until crisp-tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Plunge beans in ice water. When cool, drain; pat dry with paper towels. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake extra-virgin olive oil, white-wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, coarse salt, and ground pepper until thickened and combined. Pour over beans; toss to coat.

LEMON DILL GREEN BEANS



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"This lemon and dill vinaigrette is a natural complement to green beans. It's also great tossed with steamed asparagus or drizzled over sliced fresh tomatoes." From Eating Well Magazine. States it's low calorie, low fat, low sodium, and heart healthy.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb green beans, trimmed
4 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Meanwhile, whisk dill, shallot, oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the green beans and toss to coat. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 166.9, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 2.2

GREEN BEANS VINAIGRETTE



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On their own, green beans might be a tad ho-hum. But toss them with Lemon Vinaigrette, and you've got a stellar side to sample.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds green beans, stem ends trimmed
1 shallot, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Lemon Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Fill a medium bowl with ice water; set aside. Set a steamer basket in a large saucepan with a lid. Fill with enough salted water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Place green beans in basket, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover pan; steam until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Using tongsor a slotted spoon, transfer beans to ice water to stop cooking; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place on a serving platter. Top with shallot, and drizzle with vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper.

LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Versatile and delicious, this lemon vinaigrette is a favorite among homemade salad dressings. The fresh lemon flavor brightens up simple green salads as a dressing but it's also a lively addition to fresh steamed vegetables, like broccoli, green beans or cauliflower. -Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Culinary Director

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. Slowly add olive oil while whisking constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use frozen green beans instead of fresh ones.
  • If you don't have shallots, you can use a small onion instead.
  • To make the vinaigrette, you can use any type of vinegar you like. White wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and balsamic vinegar are all good choices.
  • If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs instead. Use about 1/4 of the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
  • To make the dish more filling, you can add some cooked chicken, tofu, or quinoa.
  • Serve the green beans warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

This simple and delicious recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh green beans. The lemon vinaigrette adds a bright and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the beans. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a healthy side dish for a special occasion. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious way to enjoy green beans, give this recipe a try.

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