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Lemony Green Beans
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
Prep: 2 minutes; Cook: 5 minutes. The light lemon flavor of these fresh beans is a nice complement to roasted turkey, chicken, or pork tenderloin.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons light butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups green beans, trimmed (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons water
Directions:
1. Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 20 seconds or until melted. Stir in lemon rind and next 3 ingredients. Set aside.
2. Place beans in a large microwave-safe bowl; add water. Cover and microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well. Toss beans with butter mixture.
By RecipeOfHealth.com