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 Dish

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

abc Sujon H24
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This recipe is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a delicious dish. The lemon, garlic, and butter flavors are a perfect combination.


Chung Mot
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook string beans, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. It's simple, flavorful, and healthy.


Josim Islam Josim Islam
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These lemon string beans are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're so tasty, they won't even realize they're eating healthy.


Bilal Ji
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I'm a big fan of lemon dishes, and this recipe is no exception. The lemon flavor really brightens up the string beans.


Friiz 999
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This is a great way to use up leftover string beans. I always have a few extra in the fridge, and this recipe is a great way to use them up.


Melanie Wells
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I made this recipe for my picky kids, and they loved it! They even asked for seconds.


SyedShah mehmood
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These lemon string beans are so refreshing and flavorful. They're the perfect side dish for a summer cookout.


Issam Abadaj
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Miguel Zamora
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I'm allergic to garlic, so I substituted onion powder in this recipe. It turned out great!


taggy tigush
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I added a bit of crushed red pepper flakes to this recipe for a little extra kick. It was delicious!


Saqlain Jafri official
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. I love that I can use frozen string beans, which makes it even easier.


Mashoque Jaan
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I'm not usually a fan of string beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon and garlic flavors really shine through, and the beans are cooked to perfection.


Fermin A, Miera
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These lemon string beans were a hit at my dinner party! They were tangy, flavorful, and perfectly crisp. I'll definitely be making them again.