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Lemon Basil Green Beans

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Dish of Lemon Basil Green Beans

The light and flavorful combination of lemon and basil tossed with fresh green beans; then roasted make a tasty vegetable side dish with any meal. 

Bowl of Lemon Basil Green Beans

Spring is in the air and nothing beats the deliciously light flavors of lemon and basil; especially when tossed with fresh green beans. They are my favorite vegetable by far. 

They're also one of the healthier vegetables out there and are low on carbohydrates, contain a lot of fiber, low on calories and are naturally low on sodium. Green beans are also very versatile in recipes as well.

One of my favorite ways to prepare them are by roasting them in the oven as they take on a caramelized flavor as well. 

Lemon Basil Roasted Green Beans

How do you make Lemon Basil Green Beans?

What I love most about this recipe is its simplicity. All you need are fresh green beans, lemon zest and fresh chopped basil. Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F; then trim the ends of your beans with a knife to remove any stems and rinse under cold water. 

Place the green beans in a double boiler and steam for about 3 minutes after the water starts to boil. Drain the water from the bottom pot; then add the beans. Next, add the lemon zest, basil, salt and pepper; then toss to coat. 

Close up of Lemon Basil Green Beans

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, add the beans to the pan; then roast for about 10 minutes. If you don't want to roast them, you can also add a bit of EVOO or butter to the pot and saute them on top of the stove, but I really like the flavor of roasting vegetables. 

These Lemon Basil Green Beans add a little extra flavor to your everyday vegetable side dish and go well with meals like Lemon Pepper Whole Roasted Chicken, Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp or Lemon-Basil Grilled Pork Chops. They're also gluten free and Keto diet friendly. ~Enjoy! 

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Lemon Basil Roasted Green Beans

Lemon Basil Roasted Green Beans

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
The light and flavorful combination of lemon and basil tossed with fresh green beans; then roasted make a tasty vegetable side dish with any meal. 
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Vegetables
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 36 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Fresh Green Beans
  • 1 Lemon, zest only
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil, chopped
  • ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ⅛ tsp. Black Pepper
  • Cooking Spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F; then trim the ends of your beans with a knife to remove any stems and rinse under cold water. 
  • Place the green beans in a double boiler and steam for about 3 minutes after the water starts to boil. Drain the water from the bottom pot; then add the beans.
  • Next, add the lemon zest, basil, salt and pepper; then toss to coat. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, add the beans to the pan; then roast for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 126mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 810IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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