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Citrus fine green beans

Boiled or steamed green beans with a simple dressing make a wonderful warm salad.

Ingredients

3 c green beans (fine green beans, washed and ends trimmed)
  seasoning (salt and pepper to taste)
1 lemon (juice and finely grated zest)

Instructions

Steam the beans for 15 minutes - alternatively, cook the beans in boiling water for 6-7 minutes - until tender.

Return to the pan, add olive oil, lemon juice and grated lemon zest. Cook gently for a couple of minutes.

Total time
21 minutes
Cooking time
6
Preparation time
15
Yield
4 servings

Notes

Substitute 1 lemon with 1 orange, small, or 1 1/2 limes. The flavor changes dramatically.

Substitute olive oil with butter for a side dish French style.

Source

International cuisine

very easy, steam, simmer
vegetables, side dishes
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