Lemon-Thyme Green Beans
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper1.5 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed2 tbsp. butter1tsp fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish(optional)
1. In a large skillet with a tight fitting lid, bring 1/2 inch water to a boil; salt generously
2. Add the green beans; reduce to a simmer, and cover the skillet. Steam the beans, tossing occasionaly, until crisp-tender, 6 to 10 minutes.
3. Pull the lid back slightly, and tilt the skillet to drain the water from the green beans; add the lemon juice, butter, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to melt butter. Serve the green beans garnished with additional thyme, if desired. Serves 4.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LUCKY1984.
2. Add the green beans; reduce to a simmer, and cover the skillet. Steam the beans, tossing occasionaly, until crisp-tender, 6 to 10 minutes.
3. Pull the lid back slightly, and tilt the skillet to drain the water from the green beans; add the lemon juice, butter, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to melt butter. Serve the green beans garnished with additional thyme, if desired. Serves 4.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LUCKY1984.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 54.1
- Total Fat: 5.8 g
- Cholesterol: 15.3 mg
- Sodium: 79.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 1.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
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