Name: Blue Lake Green Beans with Lemon and Thyme
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Blue Lake green beans; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

Blue Lake is a stringless variety found at farmers' markets and specialty foods stores. Others work well, too, as long as they're fresh and tender.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds Blue Lake green beans

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

Preparation

Step 1
Cook beans in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water; pat dry. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Layer between paper towels and refrigerate.
Step 2
Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans, thyme, and peel; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until heated, about 5 minutes.

TagsGreen Bean Bean and Legume Vegetable Lemon Citrus Fruit Thyme Herbs & Spices Side Dinner Vegetarian Nut Free Gluten Free Keto Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Summer Bon Appétit

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