Green Beans with Lemon

American, Mediterranean, Side Dishes, Uncategorized

 

Green Beans with Lemon
The lemon zest in this recipe elevates the flavors from simple to elegant. Really!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: Gluten-Free, Simple to Prepare, Vegetables
Servings: 4
Calories: 51kcal
Author: Chef Bill Collins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans (such as string beans or haricots verts)
  • 2 lemons (zest only)
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Trim the ends off the green beans
  • In a saucepan or large skillet, add 1 inch of water, and the beans. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the beans are done to your liking
  • Remove the beans from the pan, and mix in the lemon zest. Adjust the flavor to your liking, with salt and pepper, and serve
Nutrition Facts
Green Beans with Lemon
Serving Size
 
4 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
51
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.02
g
Sodium
 
8
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
314
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
794
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
42
mg
51
%
Calcium
 
56
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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