Lemon Butter Green Beans
These lemon butter green beans add a bit of jazz to a classic side dish. The zesty lemon slices pair perfectly with fresh and crisp green beans in this simple but tasty dish.
Servings: 6
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 225g / 1/2lb green beans washed and trimmed
- 2-3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1½ lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the ends off the green beans and wash them well. Parboil for 4-5 minutes.
- Heat a frying pan over low heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter, and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon along with a few lemon slices and the remaining butter.
- Drain the green beans and plunge them immediately in ice water. This will preserve the colour. Add them to the frying pan with the lemon butter and garlic sauce and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for a few minutes until they are the desired doneness. This will take approximately 5 minutes for beans with a slight bite to them, while cooking longer will produce softer beans. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Any green beans will work for this recipe but you will get the best results from French green beans. And in-season is always ideal.
- Remember to drain and plunge the beans into ice water immediately after parboiling. This stops them from overcooking.
- Be careful to avoid burning the garlic. Burnt garlic is very unpleasant!
- For an easy twist on this recipe, sprinkle with a grated hard cheese like Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg