Garlic Lemon Green Beans
By: Mike, Posted: 7/18/2023
These Garlic Lemon Green Beans are a refreshing side for dinner tonight. Just a little garlic, lemon and a sprinkle of parm for perfection.
Looking for more side dishes to complete your dinner tonight? Try out our Parmesan Broccoli and Asparagus or our Smashed Cheesy Brussel Sprouts. Both are perfect for getting your veggies in for the evening.
Our Garlic Lemon Green Beans
Sometimes you need a light, refreshing side to complement your dinner. We got you covered with these Garlic Lemon Green Beans. These green beans came to be when Minda and I got tired of Green Beans from a can and were in the middle of trying to add more veggies into our diet. To our delight they were a hit with our family! Using fresh ingredients lets us control the flavor and firmness of our Garlic Lemon Green Beans.
Ingredients, Substitutions, and Additions
Green Beans – Stay away from those canned green beans and try some Fresh Green Beans found in the produce section of your local grocery store. Fresh Green Beans have an amazing crunch that is just not found in can Green Beans.
Lemons – We love using fresh lemons in our cooking or even just to flavor our water. The acidity of fresh lemons makes our Garlic Lemon Green Beans pop every time you take a bite. Use the zest of a lemon and then squeeze out the juice. Use both to turn these Green Beans into a refreshing side dish.
Parmesan – We love the touch of parm in this dish. It gives the beans a little bit more flavor while also adding just a tiny bit of crunch texture from the fried cheese.
Preferred Pairings for Garlic Lemon Green Beans
Our Garlic Lemon Green Beans are perfect alongside our Turkey Pasta Bake, a nice juicy steak or try them with Not Your Momma’s Beans and Rice.
Turkey Pasta Bake – Need a yummy and cheesy dinner to fill you up? Try our Turkey Pasta Bake. It’s a simple recipe you can throw together any day.
The Perfect Medium Steak – Need an idea for dinner. How about The Perfect Medium Steak. For the perfectly cooked medium steak every time just follow these easy steps.
Not Your Momma’s Beans and Rice – Looking for a one pot easy meal? It doesn’t get any easier than beans and rice. Check out this recipe for Not Your Momma’s Beans and Rice.
Ingredients for Garlic Lemon Green Beans
- 1 lb Fresh Green Beans
- 1 cup Water
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 1 tbs Garlic, minced
- 2 tbs Parmesan, grated
- 1 pinch Salt and Pepper
- 2 tsp Lemon Zest
Directions
Prepare Green Beans by snapping off the blunt end of each. Rinse Green beans and set aside. If a smaller Green Bean is desired snap in half.
Heat a large pan on high. Add Green Beans and Water to the pan and cover. Allow Green Beans to simmer 10-15 minutes or until they are tender. Drain any excess water from the pan, return to the stove and lower temperature to Medium.
Add Lemon Juice, Garlic, Salt and Pepper to the pan and stir Green Beans until everything is fully incorporated. Allow to cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Sprinkle Grated Parmesan over the Green Beans and stir. Allow Green Beans to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat and sprinkle Lemon Zest onto the Green Beans. Stir, serve, and enjoy!
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minutesThese Garlic Lemon Green Beans are a refreshing side for dinner tonight. Just a little garlic, lemon and a sprinkle of parm for perfection.
Ingredients
1 lb Fresh Green Beans
1 cup Water
1 Lemon, juiced
1 tbs Garlic, minced
2 tbs Parmesan, grated
1 pinch Salt and Pepper
2 tsp Lemon Zest
Directions
- Prepare Green Beans by snapping off the blunt end of each. Rinse Green beans and set aside. If a smaller Green Bean is desired snap in half.
- Heat a large pan on high. Add Green Beans and Water to the pan and cover. Allow Green Beans to simmer 10-15 minutes or until they are tender. Drain any excess water from the pan, return to the stove and lower temperature to Medium.
- Add Lemon Juice, Garlic, Salt and Pepper to the pan and stir Green Beans until everything is fully incorporated. Allow to cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Sprinkle Grated Parmesan over the Green Beans and stir. Allow Green Beans to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat and sprinkle Lemon Zest onto the Green Beans. Stir, serve, and enjoy!
