Steamed Green Beans
These zesty steamed green beans are a deliciously easy side dish! This simple method for cooking green beans preserves their vibrant color and crisp texture. Here are our tips and tricks for perfectly steamed green beans, every time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh green beans*
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus zest from 1 lemon (1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Trim the green beans. Zest the lemon, then juice it.
- Place 1 1/2 cups water into a saucepan or pot. If using a steamer basket without a handle, add it to the pot now: the water surface should be right under the basket. Bring the water to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the green beans (in the steamer basket, if it has a handle). Steam with the lid on 4 to 5 minutes until just tender, testing with a fork to assess whether it’s done.
- Carefully remove the beans to a bowl. Toss with the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt, and plenty of fresh ground black pepper.
Notes
*This recipe is easily doubled to feed a crowd.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/lemony-steamed-green-beans/
