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Lemon Butter Green Beans - Steamed fresh green beans tossed with butter and parmesan cheese.

Lemon Butter Green Beans

Katerina | Diethood
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 : 4 Serves
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 142 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 30 mg | Sodium: 126 mg | Potassium: 239 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 1130 IU | Vitamin C: 17.4 mg | Calcium: 60 mg | Iron: 1.2 mg

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