MIXED BEANS WITH LIME BUTTER

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Lois Fetting of Nelson, Wisconsin suggests this simple yet delicious way to showcase beans. "It is best with beans fresh from your garden or the farmer's market," she hints.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1/2 pound each fresh green and wax beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place beans in saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , Melt butter in a skillet; add the dill, lime juice and zest, salt, pepper and beans. Stir to coat and cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.