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Ingredients
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- ¾ cup chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
- ½ teaspoon coarse, kosher salt
- 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed, if needed
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
Instructions
- In a 10- or 12-inch skillet, combine the broth (or water), 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Heat to a simmer over medium heat.
- Introduce the green beans, giving them a quick toss. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, adjusting heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice along with the lemon zest.
- Serve the green beans immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a mild kick.
If green beans are large, cut them into smaller pieces for more even cooking.
Adjust the lemon juice to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg