Looking for something simple but still crowd-pleasing? Give this recipe for Lemon Butter Green Beans a try – it’s anything but boring. Covered in a luscious lemon butter sauce, these beans are super flavorful and downright delicious. Your family won’t be able to get enough of these lemony, garlicky and buttery green beans. Plus, the recipe is made in about 20 minutes and requires just a handful of simple ingredients. Serve this healthy side dish alongside your favorite protein.
Start with the beans. Once you’ve rinsed and trimmed the green beans, parboil them in boiling water for four minutes. Next, plunge the beans immediately into a bowl of ice water. In the meantime, sauté the garlic in butter until fragrant. Then add the lemon juice along with a few lemon slices and more butter. Drain the beans and pat them dry. Add the beans to the lemon butter sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook the beans, stirring occasionally, until they are crisp-tender. Serve immediately and enjoy!
To make the Lemon Butter Green Beans, you will need the following ingredients:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the trimmed green beans. Parboil them in boiling water for four minutes.
In a large skillet over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and add 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the juice of one lemon along with a few lemon slices and the remaining butter.
Once the beans are cooked, drain and plunge them immediately into a bowl of ice water.
Pat the green beans dry and add them to the skillet with lemon butter sauce. Toss to coat. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Sauté the green beans for a few minutes until they are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Serve immediately!
Learn how to make these Lemon Butter Green Beans using fresh green beans and just a handful of pantry staples. Simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram!
Wow! These Lemon Butter Green Beans are AMAZING! I whipped them up in no time and served them at my friend's dinner party. Everyone loved the fresh flavor and buttery goodness! 😍 I'm definitely making these again. They disappeared fast!
So good fam!
Simply delicious dish!
Super tasty dish!
Superb flavor explosion
These Lemon Butter Green Beans are legit awesome! I whipped em up for family dinner last Sunday, and they vanished faster than I thought! Everyone was raving bout the flavor. Super easy recipe, highly recommend!
Simple y delicioso!
Absolutely loved these Lemon Butter Green Beans! I made them for a dinner party, and they were gone in minutes. The lemony butter sauce is just divine. It reminded me of summers spent at my grandma's, enjoying fresh veggies from her garden. Plus, they were super easy to prepare. Highly recommend!
Realmente me encanto esta receta de judías verdes. Las hice para una cena en familia y todos las amaron. El sabor a limón y mantequilla es perfecto. Es muy fácil y rápida, justo lo que buscaba para impresionar sin estresarme.
Delicious
Tried this Lemon Butter Green Beans recipe for a family dinner and wow, it was easy and delish. Everyone went back for seconds! Perfect side and sooo quick to whip up.
Hice estos judías verdes para una cena familiar. La combinación de limón y mantequilla es increíble. ¡Todos pidieron más! Definitivamente es una receta que haré de nuevo.
I tried the Lemon Butter Green Beans for a family dinner and they were an instant hit. So simple yet bursting with flavor. Definitely making these again.
So simple, love it. I made this for my husband’s family dinner and everyone couldn't stop talking about it. The lemon butter sauce added a nice flavor to the beans. Will definitely make again.
Family loved it
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