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Lemony Green Beans

Southern Living
Lemony Green Beans
Photo: Tina Cornett; Styling: Leslie Byars Simpson

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Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2  pounds  fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2  teaspoons  grated lemon rind
  • 3  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/2  teaspoon  pepper
  • 1  tablespoon  olive oil
  • 6  green onions, chopped
  • 1/2  cup  chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil

Preparation

Cook beans in boiling water to cover 15 minutes; drain. Place beans in a large bowl.

Whisk together lemon rind and next 4 ingredients. Pour mixture over beans. Add onions and basil, tossing to coat.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
56
Fat:
1.8g
Cholesterol:
0.0mg
Sodium:
155mg
Southern Living, NOVEMBER 1999