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Citrus Green Beans

Name: Citrus Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 to 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; Dash salt and pepper

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022

The great citrus flavor in this side dish really perks up green beans. Try using lemon peel, or a combination of orange and lemon, too.

Citrus Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Dash salt and pepper

Directions

Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Transfer beans to a small bowl. Add the oil, zest, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 44 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Citrus Green Beans

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