Lemon Butter Green Beans
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WW Freestyle: 5
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.
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 fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 1 tablespoon grated 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.
- Transfer to a serving plate.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese.
- Serve.
Notes
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 5
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Butter Green Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 126mg5%
Potassium 239mg7%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1130IU23%
Vitamin C 17.4mg21%
Calcium 60mg6%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keywords: easy green beans recipe, lemon butter, steamed green beans, thanksgiving side dish