Lemon Green Beans

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb green beans
• 2  fluid ounces water
• 2  fluid ounces lemon juice
• 4  teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1  teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
• 1  teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Place beans in a steamer basket over boiling water.
2. Cover saucepan and steam 5-7 minutes or until green beans are tender; rinse under cold water and drain.
3. Combine water and lemon juice in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4. Simmer 2-3 minutes or until reduced by half; stir in butter.
5. Add green beans and lemon peel; simmer 3-4 minutes or until green beans are heated throughout.
6. Remove from heat; add parsley and salt to taste and toss.