Best 14 Lemon String Beans Recipes

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Lemon string beans, also known as lemon green beans, are a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. They are a great source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber and antioxidants. This article will provide you with some of the best recipes for cooking lemon string beans, so that you can enjoy this healthy and flavorful vegetable at your next meal.

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

LEMONY GREEN BEANS



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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

1 lemon
extra virgin olive oil
300 g green beans

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

LEMON ALMOND STRING BEANS



Lemon Almond String Beans image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
1 lemon, zest finely grated
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds, shake and swirl until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and toss with the butter, zest, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl. Scatter the almonds over top and serve.
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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

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.

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

LEMON GREEN BEANS



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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

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt

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

QUICK-COOKED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON



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These simple green beans strike the perfect balance between salty and tart. Blanch beans up to a day ahead, then saute just before dinner for a fresh side dish that comes together in a flash.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small lemon, very thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Blanch green beans in a large pot of salted water until tender, 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large plate or rimmed baking sheet to cool.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and cook until softened and just beginning to color, 1 to 2 minutes. Add green beans and season generously with salt and pepper. When green beans are hot, toss in lemon slices and cook 1 minute over high. Check seasoning -- beans should be well-seasoned and bright but not too sour. Serve hot, or preferably at room temperature.

LEMON STRING BEANS



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This dish is simple and delicious for a hot summer day. Serve cold as a side dish.

Provided by melinda

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 36m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 clove garlic, peeled and cut in half
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix together the garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the green beans in the water for 5 to 6 minutes; drain. Cool beans for about 10 minutes. Place cooled beans in the large bowl and toss with the lemon juice mixture; season with salt. Allow beans to rest for 2 minutes before stirring again. Repeat 2 minutes rest and stirring once more. Remove garlic before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 471 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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.

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.)

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

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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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 STRING BEANS



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This dish is simple and delicious for a hot summer day. Serve cold as a side dish.

Provided by melinda

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 36m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 clove garlic, peeled and cut in half
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix together the garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the green beans in the water for 5 to 6 minutes; drain. Cool beans for about 10 minutes. Place cooled beans in the large bowl and toss with the lemon juice mixture; season with salt. Allow beans to rest for 2 minutes before stirring again. Repeat 2 minutes rest and stirring once more. Remove garlic before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 471 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender string beans: Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them.
  • Trim the string beans: Remove the tough ends of the beans before cooking.
  • Blanch the string beans: Blanching helps to preserve the beans' color and crispness. To blanch, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the string beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Cook the string beans: There are many ways to cook string beans, including sautéing, stir-frying, roasting, and steaming. Be careful not to overcook the beans, as they will become mushy.
  • Season the string beans: Lemon is a classic flavor pairing for string beans. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic, ginger, soy sauce, or sesame oil.

Conclusion:

Lemon string beans are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. With their bright green color and crisp texture, they add a pop of color and flavor to any meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight side dish or a more elegant dish for a special occasion, lemon string beans are sure to please.

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