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Lemony Green Beans

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(2)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

6 ounces green beans
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Trim beans and in a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain beans well in a colander and in a bowl toss with zest, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

TagsGreen BeanBean and LegumeVegetableLemonCitrusFruitSideDinnerVeganVegetarianNut FreeDairy FreeGluten FreeQuickEasyGourmet
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