Green Beans with Lemon Herb Butter
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant recipe for Green Beans with Lemon Herb Butter. Perfectly tender-crisp green beans are quick-blanched and then tossed in a luscious sauce made from melted unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic herbs like parsley and thyme. Garlic and lemon zest lend a bright and savory touch, making this dish a standout for any weeknight dinner or special occasion. Ready in just 22 minutes, this easy yet elegant recipe captures the essence of fresh, wholesome ingredients and pairs beautifully with roasted meats, fish, or vegetarian mains. Whether you're hosting a crowd or craving a simple, flavorful side, this lemon-herb green bean recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water.
While waiting for the water to boil, trim the ends of the green beans if not done already.
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately drain the green beans and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and thyme, mixing well to combine.
Add the cooked green beans to the skillet and gently toss to coat them in the lemon herb butter sauce.
Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are warmed through.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and garnish with additional parsley or lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.6 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 158 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 294 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
