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Lemon String Beans

Recipe Summary Lemon String Beans

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

Ingredients | Creole String Beans

1 clove garlic, peeled and cut in half

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

¼ cup olive oil

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Mix together the garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a large bowl; set aside.

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.

Info | Creole String Beans

prep: 15 mins cook: 5 mins additional: 16 mins total: 36 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 servings

TAG : Lemon String Beans

Side Dish,