Lemon-Sauteed Green Beans

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You can turn any ordinary side of green beans into an extraordinary accompaniment with the help of lemon.

By Southern Living Editors
Updated on December 13, 2018
Lemon Sauteed Green Beans
Photo: Greg Dupree Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: 3 oz. beans)

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz.) package fresh green beans

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 lemon half

Directions

  1. Microwave green beans according to package directions for 3 minutes. Sauté beans, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in hot olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until beans are hot and cooked tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze lemon half over beans, and serve immediately.

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