Best Lemon String Beans Recipes

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
1 lemon, zest finely grated
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds, shake and swirl until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and toss with the butter, zest, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl. Scatter the almonds over top and serve.
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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

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Categories Bean Side

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
1 lemon, zest finely grated
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds, shake and swirl until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to cool. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and toss with the butter, zest, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl. Scatter the almonds over top and serve