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Lemon Parmesan Green Beans

Super simple skillet green beans. Perfectly crisp-tender, smothered in lemon zest and Parmesan cheese. Easy and flavorful!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American , Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch green beans until bright green in color, about 2 minutes. Drain well and cool in a bowl of ice water. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in green beans until tender-crisp and browned, about 3-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in lemon juice.
  3. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and lemon zest, if desired.