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Steamed Green Beans with Lemon

Renee' Groskreutz
This 5 ingredient green bean recipe makes a delicious side dish. It includes lemon and garlic.
4.42 from 12 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 T minced garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 T butter
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prep the green beans - Wash and dry the green beans. Trim the ends of the green beans.
  • Add a dash of salt to a large saucepan of water and bring it to a boil.
  • Prep the lemon - Wash and dry the lemon. Zest the lemon. Cut the lemon in half and juice it.
  • Add the beans to the boiling water.
  • Cook the beans until they are vibrant green and tender. This should take about 4 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in the microwave.
  • Add the butter, olive oil, minced garlic, melted butter, and lemon to a small mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain the green beans in a colander. Rinse in cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Add the cooked green beans back into the pan. Pour the dressing over the beans and stir to fully coat.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 104mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
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