FAST LEMON GREEN BEANS

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Good-for-you Lemon Green Beans dress up any entree with their vibrant color. "They're so simple. Just microwave them, throw in your seasoning and "poof" it's done. I've also made this on the stovetop with canned beans, too." Terri Wetzel - Roseburg, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons real bacon bits
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the beans, water and onion in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Hassan Solomon
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the bright green color of the beans and the tangy lemon flavor.


Lukwago Brian
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These green beans are a great way to add some vegetables to your diet. They're also really low in calories, so they're a great option for people who are watching their weight.


cynthia shongwe
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but I actually really liked this recipe. The lemon flavor was subtle and it didn't overpower the green beans.


MD:forhad ah
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my green beans turned out mushy. I think I may have cooked them for too long.


DON ROOMY
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I always have a few extra beans after a big dinner, and this is a great way to use them up.


Rebecca Schulze
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The green beans are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Asab Uddin
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Aubrey Lucky
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I actually really enjoyed this recipe. The lemon-butter sauce was amazing!


Thembisile Ngcobo
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the green beans are always so flavorful.


Md alomgir Hossion
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These green beans were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Ariana Marston
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Britt Sanders
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These green beans were a bit too lemony for my taste, but they were still pretty good.


MD Abir Khan
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious dish.


Ngoak Matsapola
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These green beans are a great way to add some color and flavor to your plate. They're also really easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Alpha__betical
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I'm always looking for new and easy side dishes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The green beans were cooked perfectly and the lemon-butter sauce was delicious.


Hacker Star
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These green beans were a hit! They were so easy to make and so flavorful. I loved the bright lemon flavor and the crunchy texture of the beans.