Green Beans With Lemon Butter

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You can substitute these with any type of green or wax bean. during bean season our garden overflows so any new recipe i find i gladly try. these are fresh and light.

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Steps

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Fill a medium saucepan 3 / 4 full of water and bring to a boil.

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Add salt and beans.

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Return to a boil and cook 4-5 minutes or they are crisp tender.

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Remove from heat and drain.

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Put back in pan and add butter and zest.

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Season with pepper and more salt if you need it.

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Ingredients

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coarse salt, green beans, butter, lemon zest, fresh ground pepper