Lemon Basil Green Beans Recipes

BASIL LEMON GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add the garlic and saute and saute 30 seconds.
• Add beans and yellow pepper; saute 3 to 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
• Add the basil, honey, lemon zest, salt and pepper; saute 30 seconds.
• Add the lemon juice and saute another 30 seconds.
• Serve immediately.

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
• Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.

STACY'S BASIL-LEMON GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and toss to evenly coat with olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally for even cooking, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add walnuts, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; mix to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally so walnuts don't burn, until beans are soft but maintain some crunch, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon juice and red pepper flakes.

BASIL-GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook green beans in boiling water until crisp tender, 6 minutes; drain and place in cold water to cool quickly; drain again.
• Heat oil in pot over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic, stir 30 seconds.
• Add beans, saute until heated- 8 minutes.
• Add basil, stir 2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.

BASIL GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place the green beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain. Place the beans in a serving dish. Add the basil, butter, salt, and pepper. Toss until the butter is melted and beans are evenly coated. Serve immediately.