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Lemon-Garlic Green Beans

SUBMITTED BY: Gail Orsillo

"'My brother made this stove top side dish as his contribution to Christmas dinner one year. We liked it so much that it became a mainstay in our household. -Gail Orsillo of Lynnwood, Washington"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 35 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook the garlic in oil over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the beans; cook and stir for 10-13 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the lemon juice, pepper and salt.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup equals 54 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 80 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by JCL
This is really good. I added some chili powder b/c I like things spicy, but it would have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by SunnyByrd
Yum. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by jmarie0315
These are nicely crisp and fresh tasting. Next time I might blanch or briefly steam the green... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2007 by Brook
These were delicious! I have never cooked green beans before and I thought they would taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2007 by summer_aggies00
The nice thing about this recipe is you can add or subtract any of the flavors to make it more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by Acularce
Even my vegie-phobic husband ate these. I needed something to do with my beans other than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2007 by stroupc
This is a great and quick side dish. I made this with fresh green beans from my garden and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN
My gang loves lemon with anything and this was no exception. Thanks Gail! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2007 by Lil Deb
Great bean side dish. Followed recipe except I used a can of French cut beans. This is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by AOSBORN1999
Excellent addition to any meal! MORE

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