Best 10 Lemon String Beans Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable lemon string beans recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful side dishes, bursting with vibrant colors and zesty aromas, are a perfect accompaniment to any main course. From the classic Lemon Garlic String Beans, where tender green beans are sautéed with aromatic garlic and a burst of lemon, to the unique and tangy Lemon Pepper String Beans, which introduce a delightful peppery kick, our collection offers a range of options to suit every palate. Whether you prefer the simplicity of Lemon Butter String Beans, where butter adds a rich and creamy texture, or the tantalizing flavors of Lemon Parmesan String Beans, where grated Parmesan cheese adds a nutty and savory touch, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. So, prepare to be captivated by the vibrant flavors and textures of our lemon string beans extravaganza.

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LEMON-GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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"My brother made this stove top side dish as his contribution to Christmas dinner one year. We liked it so much that it became a mainstay in our household. -Gail Orsillo of Lynnwood, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir beans in oil over medium heat for 10-13 minutes or until crisp-tender., Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the lemon juice, pepper and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON GREEN BEANS



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Delicately seasoned with lemon and dill, these tender green beans from Kara Lee Helminak of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin taste fresh and inviting. They're a great accompaniment to almost any entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oil, dill and salt; shake well. Transfer beans to a serving dish; add dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMONY GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound thin green beans
2 tablespoons butter
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Snap off the stem ends of the green beans, or cut them off in a big bunch with a knife.
  • Heat a pan over a medium heat and add the butter. (It helps to use a pan with a light-colored bottom so you can keep track of the color.) Swirl the pan occasionally to be sure the butter is cooking evenly. As the butter melts, it will begin to foam. The color will progress from lemony-yellow to golden-tan to, finally, a toasty-brown.
  • Once you smell that nutty aroma, add the green beans and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add some lemon juice and salt and pepper, then transfer to a platter in batches with tongs.

LEMON GREEN BEANS



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With a touch of lemon zest and juice, these green beans will take center stage.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lemon
Salt
1 pound trimmed green beans
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Grate the zest of 1/2 lemon, and squeeze 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  • In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook beans until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and return to pan. Remove from heat. Toss with oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice. Serve sprinkled with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 2 g

LEMON PEPPER GREEN BEANS



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These green beans are easy and delicious. They are a bit tangy, spicy, and crunchy with the almonds. My family's favorite!

Provided by Annette

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup sliced almonds
2 teaspoons lemon pepper

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes; drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute almonds until lightly browned. Season with lemon pepper. Stir in green beans, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 185.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Grab-and-go offerings of picnicky food are almost universally mediocre and exasperatingly expensive. Resist the temptation to outsource and make your own. This recipe is built to last. You can make it a day or two ahead of time, or leave it out on the counter if you're going to eat these green beans within a few hours of making it.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

green beans
olive oil
lemon juice
garlic.

Steps:

  • Blanch green beans in boiling water, then plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking.
  • Toss with a vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice and a tiny bit of minced garlic. (To turn this into a main dish, sear some tuna until crusty on the outside, but still raw in the middle. Cut into thick slices or chunks, and toss with the green beans and dressing.)

STRING BEANS WITH TOMATOES



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh string beans
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 ripe plum tomatoes, about 1/2 pound
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons finely minced chopped garlic
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Cut tips off the beans, and if necessary remove the strings. Cut beans into 2-inch lengths.
  • Bring enough water to boil to cover beans when added. Add salt to taste, and the beans. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender; cooking time will depend on size. Drain thoroughly.
  • Core tomatoes, and cut into half-inch cubes.
  • Heat oil and butter in a skillet and add garlic. When garlic is cooked, but not brown, add tomatoes, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add beans, stir to blend well and cook about 1 minute, until hot. Remove bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 104, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 417 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SUMMER SEASONED STRING BEANS



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A new way to season an old classic. String beans, ham, and small red potatoes are simmered with dry vegetable soup mix. A stand-alone dinner dish or a great side for a crowd/potluck!

Provided by LAURIEHANDLIN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 ham hock
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
12 small red potatoes
1 (.4 ounce) packet dry vegetable soup mix
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a large pot. Place ham hock in the pot, and brown on both sides. Reduce heat to low. Place green beans and potatoes in the pot, and pour in enough water to cover.
  • Mix in soup mix, sugar, and pepper. Simmer 1 hour, or until beans and potatoes are tender. Remove hock and shred meat into pot before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 120.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 pounds green beans or snow peas, trimmed
3 lemons
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it (for this, the same water may be used as that in which the potatoes have been blanched); add the beans, and cook until they are just bright green and tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain the beans, then plunge them into a large bowl filled with ice water, to stop the cooking. When they're cool, drain them again. Zest the lemons, and julienne or mince the zest. Juice the lemons.
  • To serve, place the oil in a large skillet, and turn the heat to medium high. Add the beans, and cook, tossing or stirring, until they are hot and glazed with the oil, 3 to 5 minutes. Toss the beans in a serving bowl with the lemon juice, top with the zest, and then serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 79, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 7 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

LEMON GREEN BEANS RECIPE BY TASTY



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The secret to incredibly delicious green beans with minimal work? Chicken stock! Steamed in good-quality stock, the green beans will soak up all of the flavor, seasoning them from the inside out. Finish with a little lemon zest and juice for a bright pop of flavor.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Sides

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 ½ lb green beans, trimmed
¾ cup chicken stock
1 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic green beans and season with salt. Sauté for 2 minutes, just until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the chicken stock, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes, until the green beans are tender but still bright green. Add the lemon zest and juice and toss to combine. Season with more salt to taste.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh string beans: Look for beans that are bright green and have no blemishes.
  • Trim the beans: Remove the ends of the beans and any tough strings that run along the sides.
  • Blanch the beans: This will help to preserve their color and crispness. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Immediately remove the beans from the boiling water and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Make the lemon sauce: While the beans are blanching, make the lemon sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Combine the beans and sauce: Drain the beans and add them to a serving bowl. Pour the lemon sauce over the beans and toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately: Lemon string beans are best served immediately, while they are still warm and crisp.

Conclusion:

Lemon string beans are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as a snack. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For a more flavorful dish, try adding some crumbled feta cheese or grated Parmesan cheese to the beans. If you like things spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the lemon sauce. No matter how you choose to serve them, lemon string beans are sure to be a hit!

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