Best 8 Lemony Green Beans Recipes

LEMONY GREEN BEANS

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.

LEMONY ALMOND-FETA GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until beans turn bright green. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add green beans and almonds; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Top with cheese.

LEMONY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a partially covered microwave-safe dish, microwave green beans and 1 tablespoons of water for 4 minutes.
• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the onions and garlic in the oil for three minutes or until lightly browned.
• Add green beans and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoons lemon zest.

LEMONY GREEN BEANS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Add green beans to a 3- to 4-quart pot of very well salted boiling water, and cook, uncovered, until barely tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in peas and cook, uncovered, until beans and peas are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put butter and zest in a large bowl.
• Drain vegetables in a sieve and add to bowl. Toss until well coated with butter and zest.
• Season with salt and pepper.

RIDICULOUSLY EASY LEMONY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Toss green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until bright green and still crunchy.
• Drain and "shock" in ice water to stop cooking.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Olive oil cooking spray works just as well, if you want to shave a few calories.
• Add beans and saute for 1-2 minutes, until heated through. It's okay if some of the beans brown up a bit.
• Transfer to serving dish.
• Squeeze lemon halves over the beans and toss to coat.
• Add salt to taste. (I omit this step).

CREAMY LEMONY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Steam the green beans to their desired consistency (chewy or tender.).
• Drain them and rinse with cold water to shock them into a vibrant hue.
• Pat the greenbeans dry then put them in a mixing bowl.
• In a small bowl, make the sauce by blending the lemon curd, lemon juice olive oil, mustard, and garlic. Microwave for about 30-40 seconds, just enough to heat it but make sure your microwave doesn't totally kill it.
• Pour the sauce over the greenbeans, and toss well to coat.
• Top with walnuts for crunch and pizazz.

MUSHROOM FALAFEL GYRO AND LEMONY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• For the mushroom falafel: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Cut the mushrooms into large chunks and spread on a large, rimmed sheet tray. Toss with the olive oil and thyme. Roast, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and a majority of the liquid is evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
• To the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas, panko, parsley, cumin, cayenne, garlic, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cooled roasted mushrooms. Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed (about 10 pulses), scraping down the sides of the food processor as necessary. Scoop 1/4-cup portions of the mushroom mixture and shape into 1/2-inch-thick patties.
• Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook, turning once, until evenly browned, 3 minutes per side. Season with salt to taste.
• For the lemony green beans: To a small bowl, add the tarragon, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon salt. Mix to combine, then set aside.
• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, then immediately transfer the green beans to the ice water. When cool, drain well and slice into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
• Add the green beans to a bowl, toss with the olive oil and season to taste with the seasoned lemon salt; toss to coat. There will be leftover lemon salt.
• For the cucumber yogurt sauce: Stir together the cucumber, yogurt, sour cream, cumin, salt and garlic in a medium bowl.
• To assemble: Brush the pita with olive oil. Toast over an open flame or in a pan set over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, 1 minute. Toss the cut tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Cut each pita in half, then stuff with the cucumber yogurt, 2 falafels, more cucumber yogurt, the lemony green beans and cherry tomatoes. Serve with more cucumber yogurt on the side if desired.

LEMONY GREEN AND WAX BEANS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add wax and green beans; cover and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Place beans in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the mint, lemon juice, oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Pour over beans; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, stir in pistachios and hazelnuts.