Green Beans with Thyme

Name: Green Beans with Thyme
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Chopped onion, thyme and other seasonings give fresh green beans great flavor.—Doris Dibert, Everett, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions

In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine beans, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute the onion in butter until tender. Add parsley, lemon juice, thyme and paprika. Drain beans; add butter mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 58 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

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smagal

Jul 29, 2015

It was good, but not my family's favorite green bean side
scrapo

Mar 7, 2011

I made these for a special b-day meal for my MIL. They got rave reviews!
kath518

Mar 23, 2009

This recipe is delicious!