Green Beans with Lemon Oil

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Green Beans with Lemon Oil

Green Beans with Lemon Oil

Green Beans with Lemon Oil might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 274 calories, 10g of protein, and 14g of fat each. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, kosher salt, lemon, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

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Using a vegetable peeler remove wide strips of yellow zest from the lemon.
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Put them in a small saucepan with the oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook over low heat until the oil simmers.
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Let simmer for about 2 minutes, and then remove the saucepan from the heat.
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Let the oil cool and steep for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Remove and discard the stem ends from the green beans. Pile the beans into a large bowl.
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Remove and discard the lemon zest and garlic from the oil. Using the sharp blade and the side of a knife, chop and crush the vitamin C tablets into a powder.
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Add the powder and teaspoon salt to the oil.
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Mix well.
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Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Preheat the grill pan over direct medium heat for about 10 minutes.
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Pour the oil mixture over the green beans. Toss the green beans over and over again to make sure they are well coated.
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Using tongs lift the green beans from the bowl and shake off any excess oil, letting it fall back into the bowl.
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Spread the green beans on the grill pan in a single layer. Grill over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until browned in spots and crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally.
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Remove the green beans from the pan. Season to taste with salt and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
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Serve warm.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 20 m.
Servings4
Health Score19
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