Lemon Green Beans

(from Heather Hulsey’s recipe box)

Source: Martha Stewart Everyday Food

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Veggie Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • Salt
  • 1 pound trimmed green beans
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. 1) Grate the zest of 1/2 lemon, and squeeze 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice.

  2. 2) In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook beans until tender, about ten minutes. Drain, and return to pan. Remove from heat. Toss with oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice. Serve sprinkled with lemon zest.

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