Name: Green Beans With Lemon and Thyme
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 14 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 2½ pounds green beans, trimmed (about 10 cups); 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; ½ tsp. sea salt; ¼ cup water; 1 tsp. lemon peel, finely chopped; 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; ¼ cup fresh thyme, chopped

What do you get when you replace the fried onions, cream, flour, and butter of traditional green bean casserole with lemon, thyme, and garlic?

A refreshing, flavorful, healthier side dish for the holidays!

4.34 from 6 votes

Green Beans With Lemon and Thyme

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 9 mins

Total Time 14 mins

Servings 12 servings, ¾ cup each

Calories 42 kcal

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
2½ pounds green beans, trimmed (about 10 cups)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ tsp. sea salt
¼ cup water
1 tsp. lemon peel, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
¼ cup fresh thyme, chopped

Instructions

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add green beans and garlic. Season with salt; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes.
Add water; cook, covered, for 2 minutes.
Remove lid; cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until water evaporates.
Add lemon peel, lemon juice, and thyme. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Green Beans With Lemon and Thyme

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 42 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Sodium 101mg4%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 2g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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