LEMON STRING BEANS

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This dish is simple and delicious for a hot summer day. Serve cold as a side dish.

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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