Sauteed green beans

[vagriller]

We have green beans at my house a lot, and Wed night I wanted to try something a little different. I sauteed them in butter and threw some salt, pepper, and garlic powder (didn't have any fresh garlic). Then as it was cooking I opened the fridge and found a lemon so I grated some zest from it. It was very good! The smell of that lemon cooking was great too. I'd never used lemon zest before.

 

[TATTRAT]

Very nice. I love the combo.

 

[kadesma]

Sounds wonderful, will have to try some lemon zest..Thanks for sharing your idea.

kadesma

 

[Michelemarie]

Good idea, I will try that next time. Thanks!

 

[pdswife]

Yummmmy!!!!

 

[NZDoug]

heres a link for more extreme green beans.
http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/green-beans-with-a-bite-25665.html

 

[Constance]

I think a little lemon juice or zest perks up all kinds of things. I even like a little lemon zest in my apple pie!

 

[karadekoolaid]

Delicious!

Next time, try these favourites:

Blanch the green beans for 2 minutes, then sauté quickly with sesame seeds and a little hot chili pepper.

OR sauté with garlic, red pepper and grated coconut.

 

[jkath]

Love the lemon.
And, Clive - great ideas!!

 

[FryBoy]

A little soy sauce works well, too.

 

[texasgirl]

A friend of the family will fry cut up bacon until almost done, add green beans and a little meat seasoning to taste. They are really good, but, really bad for the arteries. LOL

 

[bjcotton]

VAgriller, I'm going to have to say this to you too! You've never cooked with lemon zest before? I'm shocked, shocked I say, just shocked! I'd never used it either until about 4 years ago. Now, every lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit...any citrus that comes into this house is zested and juiced.