Blue Lake Green Beans with Lemon and Thyme

Blue Lake Green Beans with Lemon and Thyme
Blue Lake Green Beans with Lemon and Thyme
Blue Lake is a stringless variety found at farmers' markets and specialty foods stores. Others work well, too, as long as they're fresh and tender.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
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  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • Carbohydrate 8 g(3%)
  • Cholesterol 8 mg(3%)
  • Fat 3 g(5%)
  • Fiber 3 g(12%)
  • Protein 2 g(4%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(9%)
  • Sodium 7 mg(0%)
  • Calories 61

Preparation Cook beans in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water; pat dry. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Layer between paper towels and refrigerate. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans, thyme, and peel; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until heated, about 5 minutes.

Preparation Cook beans in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water; pat dry. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Layer between paper towels and refrigerate. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans, thyme, and peel; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until heated, about 5 minutes.