GREEN BEANS WITH LIME AND MINT

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This tangy, refreshing take on a basic side dish of green beans goes well with blackened chicken, halibut, or lamb chops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 to 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook beans until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with olive oil and mint. Season to taste with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g

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