Lemon Thyme Green Beans Food

GARLIC AND THYME GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, then add the beans & cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, or until they start to soften & brown.
• Add garlic & cook another 2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat & add remaining ingredients, stirring well.
• Serve & enjoy!

LEMONY GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS AND THYME

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the green beans. Simmer over medium-high heat until beans are just barely cooked and still bright green, about 2 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add drained beans, nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme. Continue to cook until most of the juice has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS, LEMON, AND THYME

Steps:

• Wash beans in cold water. Trim ends of beans, either using a sharp knife or snap them off.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter and olive oil. Add shallots and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add beans, sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper, and cover. Cook for 3-4 minutes, shaking pan once in a while to prevent them from burning or sticking. Check to see if tender: if not, recover and cook until desired doneness. (They should still have snap, but rawness should be cooked out.).
• Add lemon juice, toss, and serve.

LEMON-THYME GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, bring 1/2 inch water to a boil; salt generously.
• Add the green beans; reduce to a simmer, and cover the skillet. Steam the beans, tossing occasionally, until crisptender, 6 to 10 minutes.
• Pull the lid back slightly, and tilt the skillet to drain the water from the green beans; add the lemon juice, butter, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to melt butter. Serve the green beans garnished with additional thyme, if desired.