Lemon Pepper Green Beans are a quick, easy and utterly delicious side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. Steamed green beans are tossed in a tart lemon vinaigrette, then seasoned with copious amounts of pepper before serving.
0 Steam the green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water for a few minutes until crisp tender. (You could also steam the green beans in a steamable bag or container in the microwave, if preferred.)
5 Remove from the heat, transfer the beans into a bowl of ice water to shock them. This will prevent them from cooking farther and also help them keep their vibrant green color.
1 Combine the vinaigrette ingredients — the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepper and salt in a mason jar or a small bowl. Whisk or shake until combined.
6 Remove the green beans from the ice bath, and place in another bowl.
2 Pour the vinaigrette on top of the green beans.
3 Toss using tongs until everything has been coated.
4 Enjoy warm.
