Lemon Butter Green Beans
This easy Lemon Butter Green Beans recipe is bright and buttery, and it's ready in 15 minutes! It's a simple, delicious side dish.
Servings: 4 Serves
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans rinsed and ends trimmed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans. Fill a saute pan or a frying pan with about 1/2 inch of salted water and bring it to a boil. Add the green beans to the boiling water, cover, and cook until they are tender to the bite, about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how crisp you like your green beans.
- Cool the beans. Drain the beans and wash under cold water until completely cooled.
- Infuse the butter. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add the lemon zest and continue to cook and stir for about 1 minute.
- Combine. 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. Taste and adjust.
- Finish and serve. Transfer the lemon butter green beans to a serving plate. Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 17.4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.2mg
