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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

The buttery and citrus flavors in this brightly colored side dish go with just about any entree. I enjoy it most when green beans are in season. —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

1. 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.
2. 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.

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