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Blue Lake Green Beans with Lemon and Thyme

By Jeanne Thiel Kelley

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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

  1. 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 BeanBean and LegumeVegetableLemonCitrusFruitThymeHerbs & SpicesSideDinnerVegetarianNut FreeGluten FreeKetoQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerSummerBon Appétit
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