This simple Lemon Butter Green Beans recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish. Made with steamed fresh green beans tossed in lemon juice, butter, and parmesan cheese.
Servings : 4Serves
Prep Time 2 minutesmins
Cook Time 8 minutesmins
Total Time 10 minutesmins
Ingredients
1poundfresh green beans, rinsed and ends trimmed
4tablespoonsbutter
1teaspoonlemon zest
2to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1tablespoongrated parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
Fill a saute pan or a frying pan with about 1/2 inch salted water; bring to a boil.
Add green beans, cover, and cook until green beans are tender to the bite, about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how crisp you like your green beans.
In the meantime, melt butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
Add the zest and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
Drain the beans and wash under cold water until completely cooled.
Put the green beans back in the pan and pour the lemon butter over them; add lemon juice, salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy green beans recipe, lemon butter, steamed green beans, thanksgiving side dish