Lemon and Olive Oil Green Beans

4.50 from 4 votes

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!

Serving Size: 1 cup

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings to 6 people

Calories 111kcal

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.

Notes

Recipe Source: Adopted from Taste of Home Magazine: June/July 2010 Edition

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal