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Lemon Green Beans

The secret to incredibly delicious green beans with minimal work? Chicken stock! Steamed in good-quality stock, the green beans will soak up all of the flavor, seasoning them from the inside out. Finish with a little lemon zest and juice for a bright pop of flavor.

Tasty Team
July 18, 2022
Total Time

17 minutes

17 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

7 minutes

7 min

Lemon Green Beans
Total Time

17 minutes

17 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

7 minutes

7 min

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 ½ lb green beans (675 g), trimmed
  • ¾ cup chicken stock (180 mL)
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 153
  • Fat 9g
  • Carbs 17g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Sugar 5g
  • Protein 1g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic green beans and season with salt. Sauté for 2 minutes, just until the garlic is fragrant.
  2. Add the chicken stock, cover, and steam for 5–7 minutes, until the green beans are tender but still bright green. Add the lemon zest and juice and toss to combine. Season with more salt to taste.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and serve warm.
  4. Enjoy!
Lemon Green Beans