Best Stacys Basil Lemon Green Beans Recipes

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GREEN BEANS WITH BASIL



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These crisp-tender beans are accented with garlic, rosemary, basil, onion and celery.-Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh green beans
1/4 cup water
2 to 3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Place beans and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES & BASIL



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Here's a fast and easy way to dress up fresh green beans. Basil adds bright flavor, while lemon juice and garlic bring spring to mind. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 shallot, halved and sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute shallot in butter until tender. Add the garlic, sugar, lemon juice, salt, parsley and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in beans and tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     side-dish

Time 9m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lightly packed lemon zest
1 teaspoon rinsed and finely chopped cured anchovies (about 2 fillets)
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced cured pitted black olives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Prepare a water bath by filling a bowl halfway with ice water.
  • Once water boils, add green beans until cooked but still firm, about 4 minutes. Place in ice water bath until cool. Drain and shake off excess water.
  • In a medium nonreactive bowl, thoroughly mix olive oil, juice, zest, and anchovies; season well with salt and pepper. Add green beans, shallot, olives, and parsley, and mix well; taste, adjust seasoning as needed. Salad can be served immediately though flavor improves as it sits.

LEMONY GREEN BEANS



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You can throw together this dish in minutes using ingredients you probably already have on hand. That's the beauty of it. -Jennifer Tarantino, Rutherford, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat chicken broth and oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with lemon pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON GREEN BEANS RECIPE BY TASTY



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The secret to incredibly delicious green beans with minimal work? Chicken stock! Steamed in good-quality stock, the green beans will soak up all of the flavor, seasoning them from the inside out. Finish with a little lemon zest and juice for a bright pop of flavor.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Sides

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 ½ lb green beans, trimmed
¾ cup chicken stock
1 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic green beans and season with salt. Sauté for 2 minutes, just until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the chicken stock, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes, until the green beans are tender but still bright green. Add the lemon zest and juice and toss to combine. Season with more salt to taste.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 5 grams

BASIL GREEN BEANS



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Basil and lemon-pepper really come through with this speedy way to dress up frozen green beans. "My husband and I find that being retired does not mean we're idle," remarks Marilou Candela of Licking, Missouri. "Some days we're very busy, so this side dish is a favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups frozen French-style green beans
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
Salt to taste, optional

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BASIL LEMON GREEN BEANS



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These have a nice lemon flavor with a hint of sweetness. A good quality frozen bean can be used, but please use fresh basil!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, mined
1 1/2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed and broken into 1 inch lengths
1/3 cup basil, coarse chopped
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add the garlic and saute and saute 30 seconds.
  • Add beans and yellow pepper; saute 3 to 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
  • Add the basil, honey, lemon zest, salt and pepper; saute 30 seconds.
  • Add the lemon juice and saute another 30 seconds.
  • Serve immediately.

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