Lemon Butter Zing Fresh Green Beans

This is one of my favorite and super easy recipes! I make these as often as I can and the other night, I was just craving them!

Ok, here's what you need to make this delectable side dish (serves 6):

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• Butter
• Lemons or lemon juice
• Salt

Start by washing thoroughly all your green beans and snapping the ends off! Next, dump them into a pan of boiling water and cook for a short amount of time (3-5 minutes)...the key to these is not overcooking them. They always stay crisp and never soggy. It's all personal preference to how you like them, but when they are ready for me, they are be super bright green!

While those are boiling, begin by scooping a 1/4 cup of butter into a pan and begin to heat on low/medium heat stirring often. Make sure you keep an eye on it so it does not burn.

Let that completely melt and simmer for a few minutes. Now, (and this part can be adjusted to your liking), I slowly add about 5 tablespoons of lemon juice. Some people like them extra sour like me and my husband and some people like it with just a slight zing. It's all in what you prefer. Also, add a dash of salt while it's simmering.

Let this simmer stirring often for about 5 minutes. You want the consistency to almost be a tan color (not burnt). When mine is done and perfect, it has the color of caramel and lots of bubbles. 

Now pour your sauce over the drained green beans and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately! 

Enjoy and let me know if you guys try it or make any changes!

 

Comments

[Steven Andrew]

I'm not a fan of green beans, but you make them look delicious!

[BlythePonytailParades]

Haha thank you!

[Rolala]

I love the idea of adding some citrus zing! Thanks!

[Heather]

Ewww vegetable! Butter and lemon speak to me though, so maybe I'll give this a shot :) haha

[Ellie C.]

Yum! I'm going to try that tonight. I'm a new follower from over here: http://www.thellielife.blogspot.com/

Much love to you!
-Ellie

[Ronifeelsnostalgic]

Mmm I'm such a sucker for green beans and lemon juice. Might as well have them together! :)
Have you ever tried lemon juice on top of white rice in place of soy sauce? I know it sounds strange, and my husband hates it, but I think it's soooo yummy!

[Ronifeelsnostalgic]

Oh, lemon juice on top of asparagus and sprinkled with parmesan cheese is AMAZING. If you haven't tried it of course. You'll definitely thank me if you haven't and ya do. ;)

[Dawn]

Thanks for the idea! I've never seen this before, honestly. I'm going home this weekend and would like to cook for my mom, so I think I'll have to try this!

[Allison]

Yum! I need to try this. My boyfriend just started liking green beans - major event, i know. Haha. But these look really tasty.

[shaylynn]

So yummy. Well I'm just trusting you on this one.

[BlythePonytailParades]

Heather- You should! It might change your mind about them :)
Ellie- Let me know how it goes :)
Roni- I have not but that sounds AMAZING!
Dawn-Yay! Let me know what you think!
Allison- Hahaha yes! They are amazing..
Shaylynn- Trust me! SO GOOD!

[Shakti]

That sounds super delicious and super easy! Thank you for sharing this healthy bite.