Lemon String Beans Recipe
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Lemon String Beans

By: melinda 
"This dish is simple and delicious for a hot summer day. Serve cold as a side dish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
36 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and cut in half
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Mix together the garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the green beans in the water for 5 to 6 minutes; drain. Cool beans for about 10 minutes. Place cooled beans in the large bowl and toss with the lemon juice mixture; season with salt. Allow beans to rest for 2 minutes before stirring again. Repeat 2 minutes rest and stirring once more. Remove garlic before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 128 | Total Fat: 10.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2009 by paslea1987   view full review
I cooked my string beans in some salted boiling water for a few minutes (3-4 minutes), I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2009 by Pat B.   view full review
I think you need to be Italian to really enjoy this dish. My boyfriend's whole family makes a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2009 by mermaid   view full review
Tasty. I use shallots instead of garlic due to allergy. Simple to make. They can be served...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2009 by Zeke   view full review
We did not like these at all. My wife loves lemons and she said to never make this again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2011 by TSteele   view full review
After reading many reviews that said this recipe was too oily I decided to cut the oil down to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2009 by Beth D   view full review
Love the flavor. I lightly steamed the green beans and then heated up 1/8 cup of olive oil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2009 by kodiano   view full review
I boiled the beans for 10 minutes, removed into a bowl and then covered them in one large...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2009 by Yaylie   view full review
We didn't like these (despite my husband being Italian). They were way too oily and just not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2009 by Nicole   view full review
As is, I didn't care for the recipe, but I saved the lemon juice/oil mix by adding More lemon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2009 by QUEENOFRULES   view full review
Excellent

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