Lemon Green Beans

Lemon Green Beans

4.9(133)

The secret to incredibly delicious green beans with minimal work? Chicken stock! Steamed in good-quality stock, the green beans will soak up all of the flavor, seasoning them from the inside out. Finish with a little lemon zest and juice for a bright pop of flavor.

Cook Time
7 minutes
Total Time
17 minutes
Yield
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 ½ lb green beans (675 g), trimmed
  • ¾ cup chicken stock (180 mL)
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 153
  • Fat 9g
  • Carbs 17g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Sugar 5g
  • Protein 1g

How to Make It

1. Step
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic green beans and season with salt. Sauté for 2 minutes, just until the garlic is fragrant.
2. Step
Add the chicken stock, cover, and steam for 5–7 minutes, until the green beans are tender but still bright green. Add the lemon zest and juice and toss to combine. Season with more salt to taste.
3. Step
Transfer to a bowl and serve warm.
4. Step
Enjoy!

Tags

GreenDairy-FreeUnder 1 HourUnder 45 MinutesUnder 30 MinutesLow-SugarLow-CalorieEasterWooden SpoonSauce PanSidesSteamStove TopWeeknightEasy

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