Best 9 Steamed Fresh Green Beans With Lemon Butter Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors and textures of steamed fresh green beans, artfully prepared to retain their crispness and verdant hue. This delectable dish, brimming with nutritional goodness, is a symphony of simplicity and taste. Accompanied by a trio of delectable sauces – a tangy lemon butter, a savory garlic butter, and a luscious brown butter with hints of toasted nuts – these green beans are transformed into a culinary masterpiece. Each sauce imparts a unique flavor profile, catering to a range of palates. Whether you prefer the bright citrus notes of lemon butter, the aromatic depth of garlic butter, or the rich, nutty undertones of brown butter, these sauces elevate the humble green bean to a culinary delight.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Try substituting green beans with haricots verts or wax beans in this recipe, depending on what's available at the market.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
1 pint green beans, stem ends trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a medium (3-quart) saucepan three-quarters full of cold water. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Add salt and beans. Cook until water returns to a boil and beans are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain.
  • Immediately return beans to saucepan. Add butter and zest. Toss; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve warm.

LEMON BUTTER GREEN BEANS



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This simple Lemon Butter Green Beans recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish. Made with steamed fresh green beans tossed in lemon juice, butter, and parmesan cheese.

Provided by Katerina | Diethood

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh green beans (, rinsed and ends trimmed)
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and fresh ground pepper (, to taste)
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (, for garnish)

Steps:

  • Fill a saute pan or a frying pan with about 1/2 inch salted water; bring to a boil.
  • Add green beans, cover, and cook until green beans are tender to the bite, about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how crisp you like your green beans.
  • In the meantime, melt butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the zest and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
  • Drain the beans and wash under cold water until completely cooled.
  • Put the green beans back in the pan and pour the lemon butter over them; add lemon juice, salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
  • Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Garnish with parmesan cheese.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 126 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STEAMED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON



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This is a simple, healthy snack that's ready in 5 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces trimmed green beans
Extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt
Lemon

Steps:

  • Steam green beans until bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. (Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days.) To serve, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and squeeze with lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 142 g

BUTTERY GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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Only fresh green beans and garlic will do for this easy, healthy, and flavorful side dish.

Provided by LookWhatsCooking

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pinches lemon pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 222.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

STEAMED FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Categories     Bean     Side     Steam

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

fresh green beans, washed, ends trimmed, and cut in desired lengths
½ cup (1 stick) pure butter
finely grated rind of 1 lemon
juice of 1 small lemon, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • You will need a vegetable steamer or a pan or appliance adaptable to steaming. I use an electric wok that has a steaming ring that rests above the water level. Put enough water in the pan, etc., so the water will not touch the beans when it boils. With the steamer in the pan, bring the water to a boil. Place the green beans on the steamer above the water. Cover the pan and steam the beans until crunchy tender. Cooking time will vary. Young beans will steam-cook faster than older, mature green beans, which may take up to 20 minutes. Occasionally taste-test one for doneness. They should be slightly crunchy, not limp. Don't overcook. Meanwhile, as beans are steaming, finely grate the rind from the lemon and set aside. Then squeeze the juice from the lemon and set aside. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, being careful not to let it burn. Add the grated lemon rind and heat briefly. Then stir in lemon juice to taste and remove from heat. When the beans are done, remove them from the steamer and place in a large bowl. Pour the lemon butter over the hot beans and toss till coated. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as needed. Place in serving dish.

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC



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Keep your vegetable sides simple with the Neelys' healthy Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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. 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. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.

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.

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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You can substitute these with any type of green or wax bean. During bean season our garden overflows so any new recipe I find I gladly try. These are fresh and light.

Provided by cooking with love

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 tablespoon coarse salt
1 lb green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a medium saucepan 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil.
  • Add salt and beans.
  • Return to a boil and cook 4-5 minutes or they are crisp tender.
  • Remove from heat and drain.
  • Put back in pan and add butter and zest.
  • Season with pepper and more salt if you need it.

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON



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The recipe for this side dish was found in the 2009 cookbook, The Best of Mr. Food 15-Minute Recipes, but it has been changed some to suit us better.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Lemon

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh green beans
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon zest, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut beans into 2" to 3" lengths then steam them for about 10 minutes or until just tender.
  • Meantime, mix butter, zest, lemon juice, salt & lemon pepper, then combine with steamed beans & toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.2, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 153, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 2.2

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and snap easily when you bend them.
  • Trim the beans: Remove the tough ends of the beans before cooking.
  • Steam the beans: Steaming is a gentle cooking method that preserves the beans' nutrients and flavor.
  • Use a steamer basket: A steamer basket is a great way to steam beans without having to worry about them sticking to the pot.
  • Cook the beans until they are tender-crisp: Overcooked beans will be mushy, so cook them just until they are tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Make the lemon butter sauce while the beans are steaming: This will save you time and ensure that the sauce is ready when the beans are done.
  • Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice has a brighter, more flavorful taste than bottled lemon juice.
  • Add the lemon butter sauce to the beans immediately after they are cooked: This will help the sauce to coat the beans evenly.
  • Serve the beans warm: Steamed green beans with lemon butter sauce are best served warm.

Conclusion:

Steamed green beans with lemon butter sauce is a simple, yet delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The beans are tender-crisp and flavorful, and the lemon butter sauce adds a bright, citrusy flavor. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give steamed green beans with lemon butter sauce a try.

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