Lemon balsamic green beans offer a delightful combination of zesty, tangy, and savory flavors, making them a perfect side dish for various main courses. With their vibrant color and crisp texture, these green beans bring both visual appeal and a burst of flavor to any meal. The bright citrus notes from the lemon and the sweetness from the balsamic vinegar create a harmonious balance that complements the natural earthiness of the green beans. Whether served as a standalone dish or paired with other sides, lemon balsamic green beans provide a refreshing and flavorful addition to any dinner table.
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LEMON BALSAMIC GREEN BEANS
These tangy, savory green beans compliment any meal, and couldn't be simpler to make. Best if made with fresh green beans, but frozen green beans are just as good.
Provided by Chef RayRay
Categories Onions
Time 13m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat.
- Chop onion into thin strips and add them to the pan. Add half the garlic, salt, and pepper, and saute until onions barely begin to brown.
- Cut ends off green beans if fresh, and add them to the pan. Mix in remaining garlic. Juice 1/4 of a lemon into the pan and add 2 tbls of balsamic vinegar and i tsp of butter.
- Sample a green bean, and add remaining lemon, salt and pepper to taste.
- Before green beans are fully cooked, toss in desired amount of sliced almonds. Warm a little longer, and serve immediately.
ZESTY LEMON GREEN BEANS
Steps:
- Fill a large skillet one-quarter full with water, add 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil. Add the green beans, cover and simmer until bright green but still slightly hard, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the green beans; saute for 2 minutes. Add the balsamic reduction and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Toss the beans to coat, then cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the lemon zest.
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.
LEMON ROSEMARY GREEN BEANS
Categories Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Lemon Rosemary Green Bean Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the beans for 5 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, and drain them. While the beans are cooking, in a small saucepan melt the butter over low heat with the zest, the rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste and keep the mixture warm. Transfer the beans to a serving dish, add the butter mixture, and toss the mixture well.
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
STACY'S BASIL-LEMON GREEN BEANS
A fresh and easy way to make flavorful fresh green beans. Goes great with poultry, beef, pork or fish. The citrus kick brightens up your veggies!
Provided by Stacy Scott-Calcagni
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and toss to evenly coat with olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally for even cooking, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add walnuts, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; mix to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally so walnuts don't burn, until beans are soft but maintain some crunch, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 299.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
LEMON-GARLIC GREEN BEANS
"My brother made this stove top side dish as his contribution to Christmas dinner one year. We liked it so much that it became a mainstay in our household. -Gail Orsillo of Lynnwood, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir beans in oil over medium heat for 10-13 minutes or until crisp-tender., Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the lemon juice, pepper and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
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
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.)
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
LEMON-SESAME GREEN BEANS
There's a kabob shop in Charlottesville, Virginia, called Sticks and it has wonderful sides, including sesame beans. I love them so much that I had to make my own version. You can use fresh or frozen green beans; haricots verts (French green beans) work well, too. This salad only gets better as it sits, so it's great (and convenient!) to make a day or two in advance. -Dyan Carlson, Kents Store, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove green beans; drain well., Whisk the remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over green beans; toss to coat. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON-GARLIC GREEN BEANS WITH CRISPY CRUMBS
Japanese-style breadcrumbs called panko are lightly browned then tossed with lemon zest for a delicate and flavorful topping for garlic-lemon sautéed green beans.
Provided by Del Monte
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Del Monte
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in lemon zest and salt, if desired. Transfer crumbs to a bowl.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and garlic to same skillet. Stir over medium heat 30 seconds. Add green beans and lemon juice; stir until heated through. Serve beans topped with bread crumbs and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 581.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 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
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans. Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them.
- Trim the green beans before cooking. Remove the tough ends of the beans and any strings that may be present.
- Blanch the green beans before cooking. This will help to retain their color and crispness.
- Use a variety of cooking methods. Green beans can be sautéed, roasted, grilled, or steamed.
- Season the green beans well. Salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon zest are all great ways to add flavor to green beans.
- Serve the green beans immediately. This will help to ensure that they are still crisp and tender.
Conclusion:
Lemon balsamic green beans are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give lemon balsamic green beans a try.
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