Lemony Green Beans

Name: Lemony Green Beans
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

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Cook beans in boiling water to cover 15 minutes; drain. Place beans in a large bowl.
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Whisk together lemon rind and next 4 ingredients. Pour mixture over beans. Add onions and basil, tossing to coat.
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