6 Easy Side Dishes

1) Fresh Lemon Green Beans (1 of 5)

1) Fresh Lemon Green Beans (1 of 5)

Ingredients

• 1 (12-oz.) package fresh green beans
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 lemon

Preparation

1. Microwave green beans according to package directions for 3 minutes.
2. Sauté beans, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until beans are hot and cooked tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Squeeze lemon half evenly over green beans.