What is the best way to season green beans?

Depending on what you're serving with your beans, you have a variety of options. Some of my favorite seasonings for green beans include garlic, lemon and butter (like this recipe), roasted in the oven with a good pinch of salt and black pepper, or quickly sautéed with sesame oil, soy sauce and a bit of chili crisp.

What can I serve with garlic lemon green beans?

This easy recipe brings elevated flavors and presentation that compliment Baked Panko Cod , Seafood Pasta with White Wine Garlic Sauce and Lemon Butter Baked Walleye .

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Absolutely - I would recommend a quality extra virgin olive oil as a substitute for butter. This is a simple recipe so each ingredient has to bring a lot of flavor. As such, I recommend you avoid neutral oils that don't offer much flavor or nuance. Then omit the parmesan, use a vegan version, or substitute nutritional yeast.

How to store leftover seasoned green beans?

To store, place leftover green beans in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days. To reheat, add a tablespoon of butter or stock to a pot and heat over medium until the beans are warmed through.

Garlic Lemon Seasoned Green Beans

Description

When you're looking for a standout side dish, reach for these crispy, buttery green beans. They'll never let you down!

Ingredients

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4 tablespoons butter

3 garlic cloves, grated

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, more to taste

1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste

1 pound thin whole green beans, fresh or frozen

1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, diced

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely shredded

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Instructions

To begin, melt butter in a skillet or Dutch oven (with a lid). Add the grated or minced garlic and stir, cooking until fragrant, about a minute.
Add salt, pepper, lemon juice and green beans to the pan. Toss to coat, then cover and cook until beans are crisp, but cooked through, about 10 minutes Remove the lid and stir the beans occasionally to monitor cooking. (Cook time will vary based on the size of your green beans, so monitor and remove from heat when finished).
When beans are cooked through, remove from heat and add toasted almonds, lemon zest and diced parsley. Toss to coat. If using fresh beans, string beans or even the flat Italian green beans would be good options for this vegetable side dish. Cooking times may vary depending on the size and thickness of the beans (Italian beans may take 2-3 minutes longer), so keep an eye on the clock and test the beans before removing them from the heat. Also plan to add a couple of tablespoons of water or stock to the pot if using fresh beans.
Plate the green beans and top with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

If using fresh beans, string beans or even the flat Italian green beans would be good options for this vegetable side dish. Cooking times may vary depending on the size and thickness of the beans (Italian beans may take 2-3 minutes longer), so keep an eye on the clock and test the beans before removing them from the heat. Also plan to add a couple of tablespoons of water or stock to the pot if using fresh beans.

Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 15
Category: side dish, vegetarian
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: American, French