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Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

Tasty alternative to plain (fresh) green beans!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Cindy Franco Sawyer

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 pounds green beans (ends trimmed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (large, minced)
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes.
  • Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the oil and the butter, stirring until the butter is melted.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Put in serving dish and add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts
Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic
Amount per Serving
Calories
75
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
23
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
336
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
1154
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
 
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
 
66
mg
7
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.