Snappy Green Beans

Name: Snappy Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 teaspoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

This streamlined side dish is a great way to serve fresh beans from the garden. It's simple yet looks elegant. With its mild seasonings, it complements most any dish. —Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 teaspoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well.
Remove from the heat. Add the butter, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 59 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable.

Originally published as Snappy Green Beans in Light & Tasty August/September 2002

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abreendre

Jan 10, 2019

These were surprisingly good. I will use this recipe many times. I like to dress up veggies a little without a lot of work and this is perfect,
KikiVon

Mar 26, 2013

Delicious. The lemon-butter glaze combo gives them a nice tangy and fresh flavor.
misshildy

Mar 31, 2009

This recipe looks good!