Best Green Beans With Thyme Recipes

Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme image

Provided by JasLak

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the green beans. Simmer over medium-high heat until beans are just barely cooked and still bright green, about 2 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water. Drain and set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add drained beans, nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme. Continue to cook until most of the juice has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 7.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Garlic and Thyme Green Beans image

Provided by Sydney Mike

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, then add the beans & cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, or until they start to soften & brown.
Add garlic & cook another 2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat & add remaining ingredients, stirring well.
Serve & enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.4, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 229.1, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 5.7, Protein 3.4

Lemon-Thyme Green Beans image

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish (optional)

Steps:

In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, bring 1/2 inch water to a boil; salt generously.
Add the green beans; reduce to a simmer, and cover the skillet. Steam the beans, tossing occasionally, until crisptender, 6 to 10 minutes.
Pull the lid back slightly, and tilt the skillet to drain the water from the green beans; add the lemon juice, butter, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to melt butter. Serve the green beans garnished with additional thyme, if desired.