Lemon and Olive Oil Green Beans
 These Lemon and Olive Oil Green Beans make the perfect accompaniment to a variety of main dishes. The combination of lemon and olive oil really make the beans pop with flavor!Â
Since it’s summer I figured I would start posting recipes that are on the “lighter” side of life. Â These green beans are da bomb-diggity, as Husband Man would say. Â Up until recently, we only made our beans with butter and a tad bit of salt to taste. Â This recipe has us abandoning our old way and using this as our new way.
These will make the perfect compliment to any meal this summer! Â The olive oil/butter and Italian seasoning keep it savory,
while the lemon juice keeps it sweet & tangy.
Savory, sweet, and tangy…all in one bite??  Ya just can’t beat that!
Serves: 4 to 6 people
Calories Per Serving: 111
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- In a pan, melt the butter on medium high heat.
- Place the green beans inside.
- Top with olive oil, salt, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and zest.
- Mix until well combined.
- Cook beans until they start to shrink and have crisp texture to them.
Libby's Notes
Recipe Source: Â Adopted from Taste of Home Magazine: June/July 2010 Edition
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Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal
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Hai Good Day !! I love your post green beans. . . nice dish Thank you 🙂 personal chef in austin tx
You are welcome 😉
We make this recipe often to go along with our main dish. It’s super quick and easy!