Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, bring 1/2 inch water to a boil; salt generously.
Step 2
Add the green beans; reduce to a simmer, and cover the skillet. Steam the beans, tossing occasionally, until crisptender, 6 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Pull the lid back slightly, and tilt the skillet to drain the water from the green beans; add the lemon juice, butter, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to melt butter. Serve the green beans garnished with additional thyme, if desired.
Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.
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