Lemon Pepper Green Beans
Lemon Pepper Green Beans are a quick, easy and utterly delicious side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. Steamed green beans are tossed in a tart lemon vinaigrette, then seasoned with copious amounts of pepper before serving.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 98kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. green beans trimmed
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Steam the green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water for a few minutes until crisp tender. (You could also steam the green beans in a steamable bag or container in the microwave, if preferred.)
- Remove from the heat, transfer the beans into a bowl of ice water to shock them. This will prevent them from cooking farther and also help them keep their vibrant green color.
- Combine the vinaigrette ingredients — the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepper and salt in a mason jar or a small bowl. Whisk or shake until combined.
- Remove the green beans from the ice bath, and place in another bowl.
- Pour the vinaigrette on top of the green beans.
- Toss using tongs until everything has been coated.
- Enjoy warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 267mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
