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ready to be served garnished green beans with lemon slices.

Buttery Lemon Garlic Green Beans

Julia | The Yummy Bowl
Fresh green beans are smothered in butter, garlic, and lemon zest in this easy recipe for Lemon Garlic Green Beans. Crispy, crunchy, and loaded with flavor they are about to become your new favorite side dish, the perfect way to get a green vegetable on the dinner table.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 102 kcal

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed ends cut off
  • 2 shallots, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • lemon zest from 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, pressed
  • salt and black pepper, or use lemon pepper seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Prep. Place green beans in a colander and rinse well.
  • There are two ways to chop off the ends: You can hold a bunch in your hand and use scissors or place them on a cutting board and cut off the ends. They are now ready for blanching.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Throw in a touch of salt.
  • Add the green beans and blanch in the salted water for 3-4 minutes. While the beans are cooking, prepare a large bowl of ice water for an ice bath.
  • Drain the beans with a colander and immediately transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again, blot with paper towels, and set aside. This step helps the beans to remain crunchy and vibrant green.
  • Saute. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced shallots and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and stir with the shallots for 30 seconds more.
  • Add the green beans and lemon zest to the pan and stir together for a couple of minutes, until warmed through.
  • Serve. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately for the perfect side dish.

NOTES

  • To Store. Let the beans come to room temperature and then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • To Freeze. You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight or run them under warm water.
  • French beans vs regular green beans - French green beans, or Haricots Verts, are longer and thinner than regular green beans. They're a bit pricier because they're picked earlier, making them more tender and flavorful. I used thinner beans in this recipe, but feel free to use what you have!

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NUTRITION

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 871IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
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