Best Fast Lemon Green Beans Recipes

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LEMON BUTTER GREEN BEANS



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This simple Lemon Butter Green Beans recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish. Made with steamed fresh green beans tossed in lemon juice, butter, and parmesan cheese.

Provided by Katerina | Diethood

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh green beans (, rinsed and ends trimmed)
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and fresh ground pepper (, to taste)
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (, for garnish)

Steps:

  • Fill a saute pan or a frying pan with about 1/2 inch salted water; bring to a boil.
  • Add green beans, cover, and cook until green beans are tender to the bite, about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how crisp you like your green beans.
  • In the meantime, melt butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the zest and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
  • Drain the beans and wash under cold water until completely cooled.
  • Put the green beans back in the pan and pour the lemon butter over them; add lemon juice, salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
  • Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Garnish with parmesan cheese.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 126 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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

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.

FAST LEMON GREEN BEANS



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Good-for-you Lemon Green Beans dress up any entree with their vibrant color. "They're so simple. Just microwave them, throw in your seasoning and "poof" it's done. I've also made this on the stovetop with canned beans, too." Terri Wetzel - Roseburg, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons real bacon bits
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the beans, water and onion in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg 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

LEMON PEPPER GREEN BEANS



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These green beans are easy and delicious. They are a bit tangy, spicy, and crunchy with the almonds. My family's favorite!

Provided by Annette

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup sliced almonds
2 teaspoons lemon pepper

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes; drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute almonds until lightly browned. Season with lemon pepper. Stir in green beans, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 185.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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

SOUTH BEACH GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND LEMON



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Another recipe from the South Beach Diet Parties & Recipes Cookbook. The book says that any good quality fresh green beans will do, but suggests that you look for haricots verts. the recipe looks marvelously fast and easy, especially if you use the pre-trimmed green beans from the supermarket. The book also suggests that the beans can be blanched one day in advance if you like. Another make-it-easier tip is to use minced garlic in a jar commonly found in supermarket produce sections (at least in California!).

Provided by ohbother

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 1 pound of beans, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb green beans or 1 lb French haricots vert, trimmed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons lemon zest, freshly grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add beans, return to a boil, and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Immediately drain in a colander and rinse under very cold water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick. Add garlic and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add beans and zest; cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm OR at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.8, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 1.1

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