Lemon-ginger string beans
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SmartPoints® value per serving
Total Time
18 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
6 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
The beans in this easy side dish are seasoned with a mix of citrus, garlic, and ginger that’s ready in less than 20 minutes. It’s a winning flavor combination that amps up the taste without tremendous effort. String, snap, or green beans are all names for pole or bush beans that are grown in the spring and early fall. They come in a variety of colors, including green, yellow, and purple, and are terrific go-to side dish for grilled or roasted chicken, beef, pork, and seafood. You’ll need 1 medium lemon to yield the 2 teaspoons of zest and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice you need for this dish. You could also substitute fresh snap peas and snow peas.
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 tsp
Garlic clove(s)
2 medium clove(s), minced
Ginger root
1 Tbsp, fresh, minced
Uncooked string beans
3 cup(s), fresh or frozen and thawed
Fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp
Lemon zest
2 tsp, finely grated, or to taste
Table salt
⅛ tsp, or to taste
Black pepper
⅛ tsp, freshly ground, or to taste