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White tray with cooked green beans, lemon zest and tons scooping up portion of green beans.

Lemon Garlic Skillet Green Beans

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided (zest the lemons before juicing and reserve zest to use later)
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
  • ½ teaspoon coarse, kosher salt (or 1/4 teaspoon table salt)
  • 1 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed, if needed
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

Instructions 

  • In a 10- or 12-inch skillet, add the broth (or water), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Add the green beans and give a quick toss. Cover the skillet, and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on desired tenderness. Moderate the heat, as needed, during cooking to maintain a simmer (rather than a vigorous boil).
  • Remove from the heat and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Frozen Green Beans: Frozen green beans can also be used. Add green beans to the skillet frozen without thawing first. Add 1 to 2 minutes to the cooking time.