Description
Quick and easy, this lemon pepper green bean recipe makes a great addition to any dinner table. The flavor from the Fresh Lemons and Cracked Black Pepper is so much better than the premixed seasoning!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Green Beans, washed and ends trimmed.
- 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Juice and Zest of 1 Lemon
- 1 Tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp Sea Salt
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat
- Add 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Green Beans to hot pan. Cook 5 – 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until beans are tender, but still crisp.
- Add 1 Tbsp lemon juice, the lemon zest, black pepper, and salt. Toss for 1-2 minutes.
- Carefully taste a bean (they will be hot), and adjust seasoning to your preference!
Notes
Depending on the type of green beans you use, you may need to adjust the cooking time. Basically, your just looking to cook the green beans until they are tender enough to eat, but still have a nice fresh crispness.
Taste a bean at the end (carefully, since they will be hot!), and if you want more lemon, salt, or pepper, add it! Fit the flavor to your taste!
- Prep Time: 00:03
- Cook Time: 00:07
- Category: Sides
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: American