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Lemon-Garlic Green Beans

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Nutrition-label version: One serving is one sixth of the batch, with all measured oil and lemon juice. Beans are weighed trimmed and raw.

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Bright green beans with a light coating of garlic oil and lemon are a welcome contrast to rich Thanksgiving dishes.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Approx. total: 22 min Serves 6 Easy

Timing is approximate; see instructions for prepared-ingredient assumptions.

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Lemon-Garlic Green Beans

6 servings
servings

Original recipe: 6 servings.

Only ingredient amounts adjust. Instructions, cooking times, package sizes and other preparation notes stay as originally written. Simple gram equivalents adjust with servings. Nutrition is per original-size serving.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Cook the beans

    Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add beans and simmer 4–6 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain well.

    Tip: Taste a bean to judge texture rather than relying only on time.

  2. Warm the garlic

    Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and stir for 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant.

    Tip: Do not let the garlic darken.

  3. Finish

    Add the drained beans, salt and pepper. Toss over medium heat for 2–3 minutes. Turn off heat, add lemon juice and serve in six equal side portions.

    Tip: Add lemon at the end to keep the flavor bright.

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Original recipe

Estimated nutrition per serving · 1/6 of the defined batch

Calories
59 kcal
Protein
2.2 g
Carbs
8.8 g
Fat
2.5 g
Fiber
3.1 g

One serving is one sixth of the batch, with all measured oil and lemon juice. Beans are weighed trimmed and raw.

Calculated using USDA FoodData Central reference foods. Not laboratory analysis or kitchen-tested nutrition. About the reference data.

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Bright green beans with a light coating of garlic oil and lemon are a welcome contrast to rich Thanksgiving dishes.

Make ahead & Thanksgiving timing

Trim beans the day before and refrigerate. For best texture, cook close to serving. If fully cooked ahead, refrigerate promptly and reheat to 165°F; expect softer beans.

Tools for this recipe

Saucepan, colander, wide skillet and tongs. See useful equipment and alternatives you may already own.

Portions & nutrition notes

One serving is one sixth of the batch, with all measured oil and lemon juice. Beans are weighed trimmed and raw.

Nutrition is calculated from USDA FoodData Central reference foods. Brands, portion size and cooking yields vary. This is a researched recipe, not a claim of kitchen testing. Finished-dish image is an AI-generated illustration.

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The illustration shows optional lemon zest. A little finely grated zest can be added at serving; it is not included in the base nutrition.

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