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.

by cooking with love·published 2009-09-06

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Vegetable

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

35 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

87 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

1/2 tablespoon coarse saltsalt
1 lb green beans, trimmedgreen-beans
2 tablespoons butter, cut in small piecesbutter
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)lemon
fresh ground pepperpepper

Instructions (6 steps)

01Fill a medium saucepan 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil.
02Add salt and beans.
03Return to a boil and cook 4-5 minutes or they are crisp tender.
04Remove from heat and drain.
05Put back in pan and add butter and zest.
06Season with pepper and more salt if you need it.

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