Best 14 Lemon Sesame Green Beans Recipes

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Lemon sesame green beans are an easy and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it can also be a healthy snack. The combination of lemon, sesame, and green beans creates a unique flavor that is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and healthy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON-SESAME GREEN BEANS



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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

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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



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"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

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

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

STACY'S BASIL-LEMON GREEN BEANS



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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

2 tablespoons basil-infused olive oil
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
¼ cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

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

SESAME GREEN BEANS



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I had always been indifferent to green beans... until I tried this recipe, given to me by a friend. For such a simple dish, you will be surprised at how much flavor this has! Broccoli is equally delicious prepared this way.

Provided by SPRUCETREE18

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
¼ cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add sesame seeds. When seeds start to darken, stir in green beans. Cook, stirring, until the beans turn bright green.
  • Pour in chicken broth, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until beans are tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid evaporates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 152.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

LEMON GREEN BEANS



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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

1 lemon
Salt
1 pound trimmed green beans
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

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

STEAMED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND SESAME SEEDS



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This is from Real Simple. Green Beans are DH's favorite, so I'm always looking for new ways to fix them.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt and beans.
  • Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water.
  • Drain the beans and pat them dry. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the oil and lemon juice and toss.
  • Sprinkle with the zest and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.5, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 588.5, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 2.4

LEMONY GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound thin green beans
2 tablespoons butter
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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.

LEMON SESAME GLAZED GREENS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 to 1 1/4 pounds stemmed hearty greens, mustard greens, or kale
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Remove any large stems from the greens and wash them thoroughly; do so in a sink with at least 5 inches of water. Moving the leaves around in the water and allowing them to sit for a few minutes to allow the sand or dirt to fall to the bottom of the sink. Once clean, roughly chop the greens. You should have 1 to 1 1/4 pounds finished greens once they are stemmed. (Weigh the greens after stemming, but before washing.)
  • Heat a large 13 by 11-inch roasting pan set over 2 burners on medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil. Add the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Add the greens and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, tossing continually. Add the red pepper flakes and the sesame seeds. Toss to combine. Adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve immediately.

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

LEMON GREEN BEANS RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 ½ lb green beans, trimmed
¾ cup chicken stock
1 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced

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



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Freshly ground pepper to taste

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



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 pounds green beans or snow peas, trimmed
3 lemons
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or butter

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

LEMON ROSEMARY GREEN BEANS



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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

2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled

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 CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH GREEN BEANS



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A fresh-tasting sauce made with lemon, sesame oil, and ginger perks up stir-fried chicken breast and green beans in this weeknight-friendly dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
1/2 cup safflower oil
12 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved on the bias
Steamed white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels; toss with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and cornstarch. Combine broth, lemon zest and juice, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and 1 teaspoon salt; stir until sugar dissolves. In a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high, heat 1/4 cup safflower oil until shimmering. Add beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until they blister in places, 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels with a slotted spoon; sprinkle with salt.
  • Add 1/4 cup safflower oil to skillet; heat 1 minute. Add chicken; cook, stirring once, 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; discard oil. Add broth mixture. Simmer, scraping up browned bits with a spatula, 1 minute. Return chicken and beans to skillet. Simmer until sauce thickens and coats chicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve over rice.

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 turn bright green. Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • For a more intense flavor, toast the sesame seeds before adding them to the dish.
  • If you don't have lemon juice on hand, you can substitute white vinegar or rice vinegar.
  • Serve the green beans warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Lemon sesame green beans is a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber. The lemon and sesame seeds add a tangy and nutty flavor that makes this dish irresistible. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give lemon sesame green beans a try.

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