CITRUS GREEN BEANS

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The great citrus flavor in this side dish really perks up green beans. Try using lemon peel, or a combination of orange and lemon, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place green 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., Transfer beans to a small bowl. Add the oil, zest, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Lingkon Islam
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Overall, this is a solid recipe. I would recommend it to others.


fahaf Mustafa
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I found this dish to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


dwayne black
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I'm not sure I agree with the recipe's cooking time. My green beans were a little overcooked.


james philbrick
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Aaditya Patel
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I'm definitely going to be making this dish again.


Priya Rai
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for any meal.


Isabelle Rowe
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I love the bright, citrusy flavor of this dish.


Manuel G.
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kasajja Edward
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This recipe is a great starting point, but you can easily customize it to your own taste.


Gregory Nzimande
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Waqas Jutt
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover citrus.


Bradley Bell
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I used a different type of citrus, and it worked just as well.


CrazyBoy
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I added some red pepper flakes to give the dish a little extra heat.


MD.Minhaj
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I made this recipe exactly as written, and it turned out perfectly.


Beauty Hammy
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These green beans are so easy to make, and they're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Clive Greenslade
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The citrus and garlic complement each other perfectly.


Thandi
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These citrus green beans were a hit at our dinner party! They were bright, flavorful, and perfectly crisp-tender. I'll definitely be making them again.