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Green Beans with lemon slices in skillet
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Lemon Pepper Green Beans

Lemon Pepper Green Beans - quick and super easy to make with only a few ingredients. Bright lemony flavors with fresh ground pepper. So good!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Marie

Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans cleaned and stems removed
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat two teaspoons olive oil in large skillet. Add green beans and cook for 8 minutes on medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Beans will start to char slightly.
  • Add 2 Tbsp. lemon juice and 1 Tbsp. water to the beans, cover, and turn heat to low. Cook 2 more minutes. Remove lid and continue to simmer until water has evaporated.
  • Add salt, pepper, and another drizzle of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately.