Fabulous Green Beans Recipe

By Spookie

"My family loves this butter sauce over green beans whether they are fresh or frozen. I've used this easy recipe over sugar snap peas as well." —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Preparation

Step 1

Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the remaining ingredients until butter is melted. Transfer beans to a serving bowl; drizzle with butter mixture and toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.