Lemon Pepper Green Beans
Green beans are also known as string beans or snap beans.
This is vegan, gluten free, low carb and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 6.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce Green beans
- 2 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the green beans and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until they are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour the lemon pepper mixture over the green beans and toss to coat.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the flavors are well combined.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 80kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.