Best 8 Lemony Green Beans Recipes

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**Lemony Green Beans: A Refreshing and Flavorful Side Dish**

Green beans, a staple in many kitchens, take on a vibrant and tangy twist with the addition of lemon. This collection of lemony green bean recipes offers a delightful array of flavors, textures, and cooking methods, ensuring a perfect accompaniment to various main courses. From classic sautéed green beans with a burst of lemon to innovative salads, pasta dishes, and even a refreshing soup, these recipes showcase the versatility of this humble vegetable. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight side or an elegant dish for a special occasion, this compilation has something to satisfy every palate.

**Recipes included:**

- **Classic Sautéed Lemony Green Beans:** A simple yet flavorful recipe that brings out the natural sweetness of green beans with a touch of lemon and garlic.

- **Lemon-Pepper Green Beans:** A zesty twist on sautéed green beans, featuring a combination of lemon zest and freshly cracked black pepper.

- **Lemony Green Bean Salad:** A refreshing and light salad that combines crisp green beans with a tangy lemon dressing and a variety of colorful vegetables.

- **Lemony Green Bean and Potato Soup:** A creamy and comforting soup that features tender green beans, potatoes, and a hint of lemon.

- **Lemony Green Bean Pasta:** A flavorful and vibrant pasta dish that combines green beans, lemon, and a creamy sauce.

- **Lemony Green Bean Casserole:** A classic casserole dish that features green beans, a creamy sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, all infused with a hint of lemon.

With their bright flavor and versatility, these lemony green bean recipes are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you're looking for a quick side dish or a creative main course, these recipes offer something for every taste and occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

LEMONY GREEN BEANS



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You can throw together this dish in minutes using ingredients you probably already have on hand. That's the beauty of it. -Jennifer Tarantino, Rutherford, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat chicken broth and oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with lemon pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMONY ALMOND-FETA GREEN BEANS



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When you find a vegetable recipe that demands second helpings, it's definitely worth sharing. I made these green beans for a dinner party, and that's exactly what happened! I like to use haricots verts, the skinny type of green bean. -Samantha Bowman, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, halved and sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until beans turn bright green. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add green beans and almonds; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LEMONY GREEN BEANS AND PEAS



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Provided by Kemp Minifie

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Lemon     Green Bean     Legume     Pea     Healthy     Potluck     Boil     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound (8 ounces) fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) frozen peas
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add green beans to a 3- to 4-quart pot of very well salted boiling water, and cook, uncovered, until barely tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in peas and cook, uncovered, until beans and peas are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put butter and zest in a large bowl.
  • Drain vegetables in a sieve and add to bowl. Toss until well coated with butter and zest.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

LEMONY GREEN BEANS



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Every summer, Pop raises green beans and I love them. I'm always on the lookout for other ways to fix them in place of cooking them with bacon until soft, even though that is my favorite. Gotta have something different every once in a while. Lemon goes so well with green beans and this recipe sounded like a wonderful way to use fresh green beans. Source: First Magazine

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1 red onion, peeled and cut into thin wedges
2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a partially covered microwave-safe dish, microwave green beans and 1 tablespoons of water for 4 minutes.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the onions and garlic in the oil for three minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Add green beans and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoons lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 589.6, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 2.5

CREAMY LEMONY GREEN BEANS



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I had no idea what lemon curd was for a while, then I found bottles of it on the clearance pile at Stop & Shop. It is an English delicacy that is used in both savory and sweet dishes, and enhances the flavors of meats and veggies as well as making for a sweet toast and pastry spread. Hence, I used my favorite vegetable to experiment with lemon curd. Whole and cut green beans work, I like them tender but not mushy.

Provided by the80srule

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked green beans
3 tablespoons lemon curd
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried mustard powder (dried English mustard would be awesome)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove)
1/3 cup shelled walnuts

Steps:

  • Steam the green beans to their desired consistency (chewy or tender.).
  • Drain them and rinse with cold water to shock them into a vibrant hue.
  • Pat the greenbeans dry then put them in a mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, make the sauce by blending the lemon curd, lemon juice olive oil, mustard, and garlic. Microwave for about 30-40 seconds, just enough to heat it but make sure your microwave doesn't totally kill it.
  • Pour the sauce over the greenbeans, and toss well to coat.
  • Top with walnuts for crunch and pizazz.

RIDICULOUSLY EASY LEMONY GREEN BEANS



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As stated above, this recipe is really easy, but it is yummy. I've even eaten these cold as finger food at a picnic.

Provided by mmm...donuts

Categories     Vegetable

Time 21m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb fresh green beans
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, halved
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Toss green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until bright green and still crunchy.
  • Drain and "shock" in ice water to stop cooking.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Olive oil cooking spray works just as well, if you want to shave a few calories.
  • Add beans and saute for 1-2 minutes, until heated through. It's okay if some of the beans brown up a bit.
  • Transfer to serving dish.
  • Squeeze lemon halves over the beans and toss to coat.
  • Add salt to taste. (I omit this step).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 15.4, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 4.8

MUSHROOM FALAFEL GYRO AND LEMONY GREEN BEANS



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You won't miss the meat in this gyro-falafel mashup! Falafel is a Middle Eastern specialty made from ground chickpeas. This recipe adds mushrooms to give the falafel a meatier texture reminiscent of Greek gyros. It's served in a pita with tangy cucumber-yogurt sauce to add brightness.

Provided by Carla Hall

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 pound mixed mushrooms (such as portobello, stemmed shiitake, white button)
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for sautéing, brushing and drizzling
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 large clove garlic, smashed
1 large egg
Kosher salt
4 pita rounds
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 seedless cucumber, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch kosher salt
1 clove garlic, grated

Steps:

  • For the mushroom falafel: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Cut the mushrooms into large chunks and spread on a large, rimmed sheet tray. Toss with the olive oil and thyme. Roast, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and a majority of the liquid is evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  • To the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas, panko, parsley, cumin, cayenne, garlic, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cooled roasted mushrooms. Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed (about 10 pulses), scraping down the sides of the food processor as necessary. Scoop 1/4-cup portions of the mushroom mixture and shape into 1/2-inch-thick patties.
  • Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook, turning once, until evenly browned, 3 minutes per side. Season with salt to taste.
  • For the lemony green beans: To a small bowl, add the tarragon, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon salt. Mix to combine, then set aside.
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, then immediately transfer the green beans to the ice water. When cool, drain well and slice into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
  • Add the green beans to a bowl, toss with the olive oil and season to taste with the seasoned lemon salt; toss to coat. There will be leftover lemon salt.
  • For the cucumber yogurt sauce: Stir together the cucumber, yogurt, sour cream, cumin, salt and garlic in a medium bowl.
  • To assemble: Brush the pita with olive oil. Toast over an open flame or in a pan set over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, 1 minute. Toss the cut tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Cut each pita in half, then stuff with the cucumber yogurt, 2 falafels, more cucumber yogurt, the lemony green beans and cherry tomatoes. Serve with more cucumber yogurt on the side if desired.

LEMONY GREEN AND WAX BEANS



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Showcase your garden's bounty in this delectable side dish. A combination of fresh green beans and wax beans are tossed with a tasty herb- and lemon -infused dressing for perked up flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound fresh wax beans, trimmed
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add wax and green beans; cover and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Place beans in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the mint, lemon juice, oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Pour over beans; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, stir in pistachios and hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and have a crisp texture. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
  • Trim the green beans: Remove the ends of the green beans and any strings that may be present. You can use a sharp knife or a pair of kitchen shears to do this.
  • Blanch the green beans: Blanching the green beans helps to preserve their color and texture. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice is essential for this recipe. Bottled lemon juice will not give you the same bright flavor.
  • Don't overcook the green beans: Green beans should be cooked until they are tender, but still have a slight crunch. Overcooked green beans will be mushy and bland.

Conclusion:

This lemony green beans recipe is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The bright lemon flavor pairs perfectly with the tender green beans, and the almonds add a nice crunch. This recipe is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

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